Fannie, Freddie close NY offices as Trump battles Letitia James
The Trump administration is using its tight control over the mortgage giants to continue a vendetta against New York attorney general and other political opponents, critics say
by Matt Carter Oct 6
President Trump and Fed Governor Lisa Cook in front of a photo of the Federal Reserve Bank
Trump's move to fire Cook likely violated her right to due process, and 'for cause' provision for removal is limited to behavior in office, judge rules in granting preliminary injunction
by Matt Carter Sep 10
Trump adminstration accuses another political opponent of mortgage fraud: Adam Schiff
Like New York AG Letitia James, senator denies lying on mortgage applications and decries 'baseless attempt at political retribution' that won’t stop him from holding Trump accountable
by Matt Carter Jul 15
Fannie Mae taps Palantir to detect 'rampant' mortgage fraud
Head of mortgage giants' federal regulator, Bill Pulte, has made fraud an issue after leveling accusations against Trump opponent, New York Attorney General Letitia James
by Matt Carter May 28
Better HoldCo partners with Palantir on mortgage marketplace
Better describes the Tinman Marketplace as 'the next evolution of Better's proprietary loan platform,' powered by Palantir’s Foundry operating system
by Matt Carter Aug 17
Spencer Rascoff launches food-forward app with his daughter
Recon Food, which Rascoff launched with his 16-year-old daughter Sophia on Tuesday, is designed for users to share photos of food from restaurants and recipes made at home
Former Zillow CEO Spencer Rascoff to launch 2 new companies in 2021
After a busy 2020, Spencer Rascoff teased two new projects for 2021 in a year-end review
by Patrick Kearns Dec 28
Blend names former Fannie Mae chief executive as first president
At Fannie Mae, Timothy Mayopoulos helped resuscitate the government-sponsored entity after the 2008 housing crisis