Less than a week after being confirmed by the Senate to lead the FHFA, homebuilder scion Bill Pulte launches a campaign to cut alleged wasteful spending at the mortgage giants
Mortgage industry groups support the Trump administration's picks to lead the FHFA and CFPB, but questions remain about the prospects for dramatic policy shifts at the agencies
Title insurers have waged a protracted PR and lobbying campaign opposing the pilot program and other title insurance alternatives endorsed by the Biden administration and consumer groups
Private mortgage insurers are hoping to head off a repeat of the 35% reduction approved by the Biden administration last year, which is projected to save homebuyers $5.1B over 10 years
FHA premium cuts spur growth, but borrowers with stellar credit can still do better taking out conventional Fannie Mae- or Freddie Mac-eligible mortgages with private mortgage insurance
The mortgage giants' federal regulator eliminates upfront fees for first-time homebuyers of limited means, but some better-off borrowers will see increases starting May 1