The Senate confirmed Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence last week.

Elizabeth Warren, D-MA, and Chuck Schumer, D-NY, have requested Bill Pulte's official calendars and questioned his availability to address FHFA issues.

FHFA rescinds decades old Q&A sessions; Office of Finance names new board chair.

Homebuilders believe that in addition to the federal housing bill, localized reforms are needed to address housing affordability.

FHFA wants to claim exemptions “for certain system of records to ensure the agency can effectively carry out its statutory responsibilities while safeguarding sensitive information.”

The trade groups are seeking some changes to condo appraisal policies set to go into effect next month as well as a delay in implementation.

Proposed changes would revamp the treatment of “Indian areas” and rural agricultural workers, along with altering the method of calculating area median income.

Despite the controversy surrounding his investigations into political enemies of the president, FHFA Director Bill Pulte is asking Congress for enforcement authority over suspected cases of fraud.

Draft legislation would let the GSEs securitize construction loans; Fannie to expand title pilot program.

The FHFA director told homebuilders that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac probably won’t play a big role in construction finance, but the Federal Home Loan Banks may expand their participation in the sector.