Julia Gordon, the nominee for FHA commissioner, faced questions over past social media posts from Republicans and housing policy from Democrats at a hearing before the Senate Banking Committee.
Plagued with years of failed technology modernization initiatives, HUD is turning things around with an IT modernization roadmap deemed a success thus far by HUD's Inspector General.
If conformed to run HUD, Marcia Fudge plans to discuss a reduction to FHA premiums with HUD staff then have further discussions with members of Congress.
FHFA Director Mark Calabria said he would be willing to wipe out Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac shareholders if needed to ensure taxpayers don’t have to bail out the mortgage giants again.