Although $200B sounds like a lot of money, the impact and longevity of Fannie and Freddie's bond purchases on mortgage rates won't be as big as the Federal Reserve's
Trump's promise to "ban" big investors from buying more single-family homes renews the debate over whether such a move would be legal — or make much of a dent on affordability
The president's announcement was made against the backdrop of high inflation, which Trump blamed on former President Biden and Democrats in Congress
The next Fed chair may be more receptive to the president's calls for rate cuts, but they'll have to convince other central bank policymakers to give up their independence
The White House denies wrongdoing, and loans were paid off long ago, but circumstances are similar to deals involving political opponents that Trump has called fraudulent
The president jokingly told Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent that his job is also on the line if rates don't come down, as poll shows inflation will be a key issue in 2026 midterm elections
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A 50-year mortgage may look tempting to a cash-strapped homebuyer, trainer Bernice Ross writes, but the cons far outweigh the easier up-front and monthly payments
This week on The Download, Inman contributors and staffers weigh in on the controversy surrounding President Trump's 50-year mortgage proposal
$3.9B in competitive grant funding will favor transitional housing with employment and addiction treatment requirements, and allow faith-based groups to provide it
The proposal from Trump is a reminder that the industry must evolve, Darryl Davis writes, but evolution without diligence can lead to structural weakness
The American Enterprise Institute estimates 64% of homes sold by the largest homebuilders provide permanent mortgage rate buydowns, which often don't count as seller concessions
The Trump administration says it's also looking at assumable mortgages and 'ways to give relief' on 5- and 10-year loans, after mortgage experts pan 50-year mortgages as bad deal for borrowers
From fabricated photos to fake engagement, artificial intelligence is distorting what buyers and sellers see online — and putting authenticity at a premium
For the real estate and mortgage industries, it remains to be seen how the new course the Trump administration has set for Fannie and Freddie will impact homebuyers
Trump loyalist Kevin Hassett is seen as the most likely pick to lead the Federal Reserve Board next year. Critics say doubts about the central bank's independence could put upward pressure on rates