Billionaire investor Bill Ackman floats plan to relist mortgage giants on the New York Stock Exchange this year, but says it’s too soon for the government to sell any of its stake. Continue reading
This week on The Download, Inman contributors and staffers weigh in on the controversy surrounding President Trump’s 50-year mortgage idea. Continue reading
Swalwell warns Pulte “and any other lawless official who is carrying out these political prosecutions” that they will have to answer for their actions after the midterm elections. Continue reading
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers. Continue reading
The American Enterprise Institute estimates that 64 percent of homes sold by the largest homebuilders provide permanent mortgage rate buydowns, which often don’t count as seller concessions. Continue reading
FHFA Director Bill Pulte says his agency is currently reviewing a potential deal with Fair Isaac to allow lenders to use the more inclusive FICO Score 10 T when submitting loans to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Continue reading
The Trump administration says it’s also looking at assumable mortgages and “ways to give relief” on 5- and 10-year mortgages, after mortgage and financial planning experts pan 50-year mortgages as a bad deal for homebuyers. Continue reading
FHFA Director Bill Pulte ordered the mortgage giants to start using more inclusive VantageScore 4.0 in July. But adoption is a “complex, technical and arcane” process that could drag into next year. Continue reading
FHFA acting Inspector General John “Joe” Allen is set to be fired, Reuters reports, and the position is now vacant as the mortgage giants move toward a public offering. Continue reading
A coalition of groups has warned that the Trump administration’s goals for the mortgage giants will leave up to 177,000 lower income homebuyers looking elsewhere for a loan. Continue reading