New Fannie, Freddie housing goals may hurt working families

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

Embattled Fed Governor Lisa Cook says tariffs fueling inflation

In her first public speech since President Trump’s attempt to remove her, the economist said she expects a “one-time increase” in prices, with inflation trending back down toward the 2 percent target once “the effects are behind us.” Continue reading

More problems for homebuyers as government shutdown hits 30 days

Fannie and Freddie will want government employees to show they have reserves, and some homeowners are now outside 30-day grace period for National Flood Insurance Program renewals. Continue reading

Fannie Mae guts ethics and internal investigations unit: WSJ report

A dozen officials in Fannie Mae’s ethics and internal investigations unit were among 62 people fired on Thursday, “The Wall Street Journal” reports, citing anonymous sources. Continue reading

AI key to growing Rocket, Redfin and Mr. Cooper under one roof

“The reason that we are so obsessed with this technology is because it helps us with every single aspect of our business,” Rocket CEO Varun Krishna says in detailing how AI will power growth. Continue reading

Fannie and Freddie build net worths for planned Q2 2026 public offering

For the real estate and mortgage industries, it remains to be seen how the new course the Trump administration has set for Fannie and Freddie will impact homebuyers. Continue reading

Mortgage rates spike as Powell warns December rate cut is iffy

After the Federal Reserve approved the second rate cut of the year, mortgage rates moved in the opposite direction as investors who fund most home loans worry about inflation. Continue reading

Lower mortgage rates spur homebuyers, but mostly refis

Rates on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages hit another 2025 low on Tuesday, dropping to 6.12 percent, nearly a full percentage point lower than January. Rates now have less room to come down. Continue reading

Which US cities are the most house poor? (And which are the least?)

U.S. Census data highlights which housing markets see homeowners spending the largest (and smallest) portions of their monthly income on housing. Continue reading

These are the 5 people who might replace Jerome Powell as Fed chair

Trump loyalist Kevin Hassett is seen as the most likely pick to lead the Federal Reserve Board next year. Critics say doubts about the central bank’s independence could put upward pressure on rates. Continue reading