Trump's Fannie, Freddie public offering might not have much impact on mortgage rates
If the US maintains tight control over the mortgage giants with 'implicit guarantee' of their obligations, rates might rise by 1/5 of a percentage point, Stanford researchers say
by Matt Carter Oct 3
Fed rebuts accusations that Powell mismanaged $2.5B renovation
Central bank refutes allegations by Trump administration officials that a headquarters renovation project has been mismanaged and that Powell lied to Congress about its specifics
by Matt Carter Jul 14
Fannie and Freddie joint venture will offer its technology to others
Common Securitization Solutions (CSS) has rebranded as US Fin Tech and will look to provide technology and business solutions to companies in addition to its owners
by Matt Carter Jun 26
Mortgage rates surge on Moody's downgrade of US credit rating
Moody's Ratings is last credit agency to strip US of its most favorable debt rating over concerns that Congress and 'successive US administrations' have failed to tackle annual budget deficits
by Matt Carter May 19
HUD, FHA staffing cuts would undermine housing, union warns
Trump administration silent on details but disputes the accuracy of a Feb. 18 report by Bloomberg Law that at least 40% of FHA's workforce are set to be laid off as part of cost-cutting initiatives
by Matt Carter Feb 20
CFPB is latest target of Trump's downsizing government campaign
Congressional Democrats vow to fight moves to 'unlawfully delete this popular consumer watchdog that enjoys the broad bipartisan support of 4 out of 5 Americans'
by Matt Carter Feb 10
Trump's executive order to address housing costs is short on specifics
Mortgage lenders have renewed their calls to slash Federal Housing Administration mortgage insurance premiums to help buyers struggling with elevated housing costs and mortgage rates
by Matt Carter Jan 21
Ben Carson reportedly in the running to lead HUD again
As a Project 2025 author, Carson advocated raising FHA premiums and for a 'reset' of HUD to reverse 'corrosive progressive ideologies across the department’s programs'
by Matt Carter Nov 22