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.

Most analysts say that higher inflation means rate cuts are off the table for Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, even though President Trump still says he still wants lower rates.

Demographic shifts mean demand is falling. Meanwhile supply is increasing, raising the potential for falling home prices and fewer originations.

The proposal would redefine "high-needs rural population" and limit the use of area median income when defining low-income categories.

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.

A GSE shareholder advocate says selling rights to existing shareholders could resolve conflicting objectives that have vexed GSE reform during the Trump administration.

Despite saying he will nominate former SEC Chair Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence, President Trump appears to be sticking with FHFA Director Bill Pulte as acting DNI.

Critics say the FHFA director is woefully underqualified to lead national intelligence. The impact on FHFA is also unclear.

The Florida-based bank has agreed to sell its third-party originations channel to Mortgage Forward, part of the Great Lakes Credit Union family.