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The Latest Breaking News from the Federal Housing Finance Agency

Democrat Eric Swalwell faces federal criminal inquiry for alleged mortgage fraud

Latest target of Trump’s retribution campaign says ‘only thing I am surprised about is that it took him this long’

The Guardian - US

Trump May Finally Take Freddie And Fannie Public, Says Bill Pulte: No Limit To 'What They Could Be Worth' With $7 Trillion In Assets

President Donald Trump is evaluating plans to take mortgage giants Federal National Mortgage Association (OTC:FNMA), or Fannie Mae, and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp (OTC:FMCC), or Freddie Mac, according to Bill Pulte, the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency.

Benzinga

The mortgage fraud case against Letitia James is ‘bupkis’, experts say

‘Are you really going to believe the attorney general of New York would commit this over $600 a year?’ says one lawyer

The Guardian - US

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Trump orders attorney general to prosecute his political enemies straight away: ‘We can’t delay any longer’

'Imagine if Richard Nixon had just tweeted out the Watergate scandal rather than putting it on secret tapes,' says Hillary Clinton

The Independent UK

Should You Buy Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae Stocks Before a Government Stake Sale?

The Trump administration reportedly wants to sell a 5% stake in Freddie and Fannie.

Barchart

The ‘bizarre’ referral of the US housing finance agency chief to oust Lisa Cook

Former officials and experts say Bill Pulte’s request for inquiry into Fed governor’s alleged fraud is ‘unusual’

The Guardian - US

Trump's FHFA Rushes To Rehire Staff Amid $30 Billion Fannie Mae And Freddie Mac IPO, Sparking Investor Frenzy, Housing Market Concerns

The U.S. government's effort to privatize Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac through a $30 billion IPO has prompted the Federal Housing Finance Agency to rehire employees it laid off earlier this year.

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Fannie, Freddie Set Stage For Mortgage Credit Overhaul With VantageScore 4.0, But Lenders Urge Caution

Rent and light-bill history could soon help millions secure a mortgage. The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has told Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac they may now accept VantageScore 4.0, a credit model that counts on-time rent and utility payments, alongside the long-dominant FICO score.

Benzinga

Chairman of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Claims the 'Deep State' Is Hurting the Housing Market

Bill Pulte, the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, who also serves as the chairman of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, stated that deep state influence is actively impacting the housing ecosystem in an interview with former congressman Matt Gaetz.

Latin Times

Are We Headed for Another Disaster With Fannie and Freddie?

If the Trump administration fails to implement real reform, Main Street taxpayers could once again be conscripted into subsidizing lucrative Wall Street deals.

Reason

Senate Banking backs McKernan’s nomination for CFPB director - Roll Call

The Senate Banking Committee backed a nominee to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau who has pledged to keep the agency open.

Roll Call

FHFA data shows continued rise in US home prices in November

In November, home prices in the USA continued to climb, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), reflecting ongoing strength in the housing ...

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