Government Lending
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.
HousingWire’s politics and money coverage, which spans breaking news, expert commentary and more, can keep you up to date on the news and coverage that matters to you.
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Calabria says he’s willing to wipe out Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac shareholders
Oct 22, 2019Mark Calabria, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, said he’s willing to wipe out Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac shareholders if needed to protect taxpayers from another bailout. “I’m working for the taxpayers,” Calabria said. “If the circumstances present themselves to where we have to wipe out the shareholders, we will.”
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Woodbridge founder Robert Shapiro gets 25 years in prison for $1.3 billion Ponzi scheme
Oct 21, 2019 -
Traders now see Fed cut next week as a near-certainty
Oct 21, 2019 -
Will Supreme Court decision threaten CFPB independence?
Oct 21, 2019 -
Wells Fargo settles allegations of discriminating against female, African American job applicants
Oct 18, 2019 -
Supreme Court to take on CFPB constitutionality case
Oct 18, 2019 -
FHFA may use consent decrees to reduce GSE “election risk”
Oct 18, 2019 -
Exclusive: Senate Democrats call on FHFA to undo changes to new Uniform Residential Loan Application
Oct 17, 2019 -
Presidential candidate Kamala Harris introduces bill to end homelessness
Oct 17, 2019 -
IMF says U.S.-China trade war is a drag on global economy
Oct 16, 2019 -
[Commentary] Warren’s rise to presidential frontrunner begs the question: How much regulation is too much?
Oct 16, 2019 -
Castro rips dearth of housing questions at Democratic debate
Oct 16, 2019
