Rep. Eric Swalwell sues Pulte, FHFA, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
One of four Democrats subjected to criminal referrals by Pulte, Swalwell says FHFA director 'exercises unchecked control' over the mortgage giants and has scoured their databases to concoct unfounded accusations of mortgage fraud
by Matt Carter Nov 26
Realtor Christine Bish, who provided information about Adam Schiff's homes to FHFA Directtor Bill Pulte in April and is running for Congress in the 2026 primary elections.
Christine Bish, a Realtor in California's Sacramento Valley, sent a trove of documents to FHFA Director Bill Pulte. Now the DoJ, FBI and FHFA want to know who else she's talked to
by Matt Carter Nov 25
home equity conversion mortgage
Developer and contributor America Foy says agents are missing the boat when it comes to education on senior housing opportunities and the home equity conversion mortgage product
by America Foy Nov 13
Trump asks Supreme Court to remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook
Lower courts have ruled Cook can continue to serve on the central bank's board while she challenges the Trump administration's move to fire her over unproven mortgage allegations
by Matt Carter Sep 18
President Trump and Fed Governor Lisa Cook in front of a photo of the Federal Reserve Bank
Trump appointee Stephen Miran confirmed as Fed governor in 48-47 Senate vote, but appeals court upholds ruling that Lisa Cook can stay on board while she contests legality of removal order
by Matt Carter Sep 16
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook speaks with Fed Chair Jerome Powell at a June 25, 2025 open meeting at the Federal Reserve Board building in Washington, D.C.
Hundreds of economists say Trump's move to fire Cook 'threatens the fundamental principle of central bank independence and undermines trust in one of America’s most important institutions'
by Matt Carter Sep 2
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
screengrab of Bill Pulte on mortgage fraud
'Wall Street Journal' editorial calls Pulte's criminal referral of Federal Reserve governor 'an ominous turn in political lawfare' and warns that 'weaponizing' Fannie and Freddie's federal regulator 'won’t build confidence in America’s institutions or markets'
by Matt Carter Aug 22
Image of federal building to symbolize Trump tells Cook to resign
The president asked Cook to resign from her post after FHFA Director Bill Pulte accused her of mortgage fraud. Pulte has leveled similar accusations against other political adversaries
by Marian McPherson Aug 20
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
3 tips for creating luxury listing videos
Crafting the perfect video is an art
by Megan DiBartolo Oct 7
Occupancy fraud poses threat to mortgage lenders, real estate agents and buyers alike
LexisNexis report highlights spike in mortgage applications misrepresented as first-residence loans
by Amy Tankersley Jun 29
Overcoming 'personal issues' may be better financial move
by Benny Kass Apr 10
Unless kids hold 'remainder' interest, plan will work
by Benny Kass Aug 17
Part 2: Stars aligned for first-time buyers
by Bernice Ross Sep 22