Experts say financial incentives and public indifference contribute to the prevalence of occupancy fraud, but that the difficulty of proving intent limits prosecutions.

FHFA Director Bill Pulte raised concerns about unidentified risks posed by credit unions to financial markets.

The Federal Housing Finance Agency, under the leadership of Bill Pulte, has made at least three criminal referrals to the DOJ about mortgage fraud, involving two Democrats.

Trump administration hinted a GSE stock sale might resemble its recent Intel deal, potentially seeding a national sovereign wealth fund.

Critics claim the volatility of cryptocurrency valuations and exposure to fraud would undermine the safety and soundness of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Conflicting data from the two credit score giants muddy the waters about which best serves the GSEs and a mortgage industry eager for more competition.

Industry insiders worry that mixed signals from the Trump administration makes complex decisions, like ending the conservatorship, more difficult.

The FHFA director detailed his priorities for the GSEs at a webinar this week.

The CHOICEHome product, previously only available for multisection factory-built homes, is now available for single-wides. It’s expected to improve housing options in rural and underserved areas.

The GSEs will now be able to invest a combined $4 billion a year in LIHTC affordable housing tax credits. At least half of that investment must be in difficult-to-serve LIHTC communities.