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Politics and money news can have a swift and significant impact on the housing industry, whether it’s related to policy changes that will directly affect the mortgage industry or a change in political leadership that is expected to trickle down and impact the mortgage and housing industries. As a housing market professional, it’s important to stay informed on politics and money news and understand how it may affect the housing and mortgage industries now and in the future.
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Mark Calabria: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will increase focus on exiting conservatorship
Oct 28, 2019In a keynote speech at the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Annual convention in Austin, Texas, Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Mark Calabria explained the agency is preparing to help Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac exit conservatorship. But in order to exit conservatorship, the mortgage giants will need to begin to build capital.
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Will the Federal Reserve signal a pause this week?
Oct 28, 2019 -
HUD, DOJ changing use of False Claims Act in order to bring big banks back to FHA lending
Oct 28, 2019 -
FHFA releases 2020 Scorecard for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
Oct 28, 2019 -
Did Mnuchin and Calabria cite Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac “receivership” as a threat?
Oct 25, 2019 -
SCOTUS appoints former solicitor general to defend CFPB constitutionality
Oct 25, 2019 -
Fed increases liquidity in financial markets
Oct 24, 2019 -
Trump: Fed is “derelict in duty” if it doesn’t slash rate
Oct 24, 2019 -
Homeowners say they feel stuck, can’t reach other financial goals
Oct 23, 2019 -
Carson defends withholding disaster funds from Puerto Rico
Oct 23, 2019 -
Support for affordable housing policies growing
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NAR, MBA, NAHB and ABA decry “single-minded focus” on debt, income measure
Oct 22, 2019
