GAO to look into claims Pulte has weaponized Fannie and Freddie
Senate Democrats say they want a better understanding of 'what is taking place at FHFA' after the head of mortgage giants' regulator subjects four prominent Democrats to criminal referrals
by Matt Carter Dec 4
President Trump and Fed Governor Lisa Cook in front of a photo of the Federal Reserve Bank
A judge gave attorneys for the Fed governor until Sept. 2 to bolster their argument that she should keep her job, as Bill Pulte leveled new allegations of misrepresentation on a third property
by Matt Carter Aug 29
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are not accepting VantageScore 4.0
Once selling guides are updated, lenders will have the option of using either VantageScore 4.0 or the Classic FICO scoring model, but FICO Score 10 T remains in limbo, FHFA says
by Matt Carter Jul 16
Mortgage lenders ask for more guidance on VantageScore 4.0
FHFA Director Bill Pulte is reportedly 'on thin ice' with several Trump administration officials over lack of communication on new Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac credit score policy
by Matt Carter Jul 11
Trump administration expands Fannie Mae title waiver program
Title insurers wanted to put the brakes on a pilot program that uses automated title reviews to allow some homeowners to refinance their mortgage without having to pay for title insurance
by Matt Carter Jul 11
'MAGA world's premier financier' joins Fannie Mae board of directors
Omeed Malik, founder of investment bank Farvahar Partners and venture capital firm 1789 Capital, is a business partner of Donald Trump Jr. and is also said to be a 'close friend'
by Matt Carter Apr 15
Home prices surge to 'near all-time highs' amid rising mortgage rates
San Diego, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C. and New York posted annual price increases for the third-straight month, with each of the cities S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller tracks hitting record highs
by Ben Verde Apr 30
Home price growth accelerated in November alongside high rates
Home prices increased 5.1% between November 2022 and November 2023, despite falling 0.2% month over month from October
by Ben Verde Jan 30
US home prices tally biggest uptick of 2023 amid steep mortgage rates
The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller National Home Price Index posted a yearly increase of 4.8% in October, the fastest annual rate gain of 2023 and 'the strongest national growth rate since 2022'
by Ben Verde Dec 26
Despite high cost to finance, home prices hit new heights in August
Housing prices increased 0.4% between July and August and were up 2.6% on an annual basis, representing new highs in many markets
by Ben Verde Oct 31
US home prices slip for fifth month as market bottom comes into view
The Case-Schiller index posted a 7.7% annual gain in home prices — down from a 9.2% gain in October — while the FHFA index showed a 0.1% decline in prices between October and November
by Ben Verde Jan 31
Home prices continued to rise through the pandemic: FHFA
Home prices were up 5.5% year over year in April, according to FHFA's home price index
by Patrick Kearns Jun 24