In response to questions from Senate Democrats, nominees for HUD positions expressed views in line with the Trump administration’s restrictions on FHA loans for non-permanent residents.

The CFPB preserved several mortgage-related policy documents, as it undergoes a review of all previously issued guidance items under new leadership.

Fitch Rating's single-family rental securitization is no longer happening.

The preliminary injunction only applies to workers who live or work in Washington, DC, and the 19 states that sued the Trump administration over the mass layoffs of probationary employees at 18 federal agencies.

Terminated federal probationary employees will soon be offered their jobs back if they live or work in Washington, DC or one of the 19 states that sued the Trump administration.

A decision is expected no later than April 1, regarding a potential preliminary injunction that would prevent future mass terminations.

A federal court judge this week extended a temporary order pausing mass layoffs at federal agencies, including at the CFPB and HUD, by five days.

Following a court ruling last week, the CFPB and HUD reinstated hundreds of probationary employees fired by the Trump administration. However, the employees were immediately placed on administrative leave.

Nominations for leaders at CFPB, FHFA waiting for full Senate vote; loanDepot CEO Frank Martell to step down; newer digital lender receives investment from Progressive Insurance.

Sharp staff cuts at FHA, VA and Ginnie Mae could lead to major problems for mortgage lenders and borrowers, according to analysts. But for now it appears to be business as usual for originations and servicing.