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Trump's FHFA Rushes To Rehire Staff Amid $30 Billion Fannie Mae And Freddie Mac IPO, Sparking Investor Frenzy, Housing Market Concerns

The U.S. government's effort to privatize Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac through a $30 billion IPO has prompted the Federal Housing Finance Agency to rehire employees it laid off earlier this year.

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Court Battle Underway As Fed Governor Cook Contests Firing By Trump

A US court on Friday began hearing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook's challenge of President Donald Trump's attempt to fire her, in a legal battle set to have major implications for the US central bank and its independence.

International Business Times

Did Collins v. Yellen Lead Trump To Fire Lisa Cook?

Bill Pulte, the director of the FHFA, could investigate the Federal Reserve because Trump could fire the holdover Biden appointee.

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Dollar Falls as Trump Calls for Fed Governor Cook to Resign

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.12%. The dollar fell from a 1-week high today and turned lower on political risks and concerns about Fed independence after President Trump called for Fed Governor Lisa Cook to resign amid a probe into two personal mortgages. FHFA Director Pulte...

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Trump Contemplates Listing A Unified Fannie Mae And Freddie Mac Under Ticker 'MAGA'–Bill Ackman Says 'A Really Good One'

President Donald Trump hinted at the possibility of merging government-sponsored enterprises Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and trading them under the name “MAGA.”

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DOJ investigating Sen. Adam Schiff for alleged mortgage fraud, according to Laura Ingraham

Senator who led impeachment push against president during first term accused of misrepresenting which of his two properties was his primary residence to obtain favorable treatment from lenders

The Independent UK

Fannie, Freddie Set Stage For Mortgage Credit Overhaul With VantageScore 4.0, But Lenders Urge Caution

Rent and light-bill history could soon help millions secure a mortgage. The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has told Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac they may now accept VantageScore 4.0, a credit model that counts on-time rent and utility payments, alongside the long-dominant FICO score.

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Bitcoin, Ethereum Could Soon Help You Get A Mortgage — Cathie Wood's Ark Invest Sees $12 Trillion Opportunity After FHFA Move

Ark Invest, a leading investment management firm led by Cathie Wood, has highlighted a pivotal development set to bridge the world of blockchain-based capital with the substantial U.S. mortgage market.

Benzinga

The Trump administration just took a big step toward considering crypto assets during home loan applications

The directive is “in keeping with President Trump’s vision to make the United States the crypto capital of the world.”

Fortune

Fannie And Freddie Directed To Consider Crypto Mortgages By US Housing Regulator, But Michael Saylor Thinks It's Only Bitcoin That Has 'Entered The American Dream'

In a landmark decision, Federal Housing Finance Agency Director William Pulte announced plans to consider cryptocurrency as a mortgage asset on Wednesday, aligning with President Donald Trump’s vision of making the U.S. a global crypto hub.

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Michael Saylor Offers BTC Credit Model As Bill Pulte Pushes Crypto For Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac: Could Bitcoin Soon Count Toward Mortgage Qualification?

The U.S. housing finance landscape may be on the brink of a huge shift as Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte, appointed in March 2025 under President Donald Trump, announced plans to study cryptocurrency holdings, including Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), for mortgage qualifications.

Benzinga

Bill Ackman is keen on Trump privatizing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. There's a right way and a wrong way to do it

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac should compete and survive on the same terms as other regulated financial firms.

Fortune

How much do you need to make to afford a $1 million house? We’ll help you do the math

There are a few rules of thumb for how much house you can afford, but a $250,000 yearly income is a good starting point for a $1 million home.

Fortune

What the Supreme Court Said about Dellinger v. Trump in Seila Law v. CFPB

A district court judge has concluded that President Trump cannot remove the head of the Office of Special Counsel without cause. Supreme Court review is inevitable.

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Legendary Investor Bill Ackman Likes These 2 Stocks. Should You?

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman is betting on government-sponsored enterprises Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, predicting they have "large asymmetric upside."

MarketBeat

Bill Ackman’s Bold Case for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

Bill Ackman predicts massive gains for Fannie Mae (OTC: FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTC: FMCC) if they exit conservatorship under a second Trump term.

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FHFA Increases Conforming Loan Limit To 6,500 For 2025

FHFA raises conforming loan limits to 6,500 for single-family homes in response to increasing home prices.

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Debate Over Privatizing Fannie Mae And Freddie Mac

The debate over privatizing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and its implications on mortgage rates and the housing market.

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FHA loan vs. conventional loan: What homebuyers should know

FHA home loans can be a good option for first-time homebuyers, as well as those with lower credit scores, as they’re backed by the federal government.

Reason

Joe Biden Loves Rent Control, J.D. Vance Hates BlackRock

Republicans and Democrats have both managed to get worse on housing policy in the past week.

Fortune

Compare current mortgage rates

Keeping an eye on mortgage rates as you plan to buy your first home, upgrade or downgrade the size of your house, or refinance? Here are the current average mortgage rates—as well as everything you need to know about how mortgages work.

The Independent UK

The five states where house prices are rising fastest - and the one area where they’re falling

Vermont has seen the value of properties increase by almost 13 percent year-on-year, writes Mike Bedigan

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US Home Prices Show Slower Growth In Q4 2023

US home prices rose 6.5% in Q4 2023, with Rhode Island leading gains and Hawaii and DC seeing declines. Challenges include low inventory and high mortgage ...

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FHFA data shows continued rise in US home prices in November

In November, home prices in the USA continued to climb, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), reflecting ongoing strength in the housing ...

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Price Surge: US Housing Market Booms, Annual FHFA Report Reveals

FHFA reports annual increase in home prices in the US, signaling a robust housing market. Find out the latest trends in the real estate sector.

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