Housing experts are optimistic that recent regulatory initiatives will help increase housing supply.

There will be detrimental consequences for borrowers and mortgage investors if the CFPB goes through with changes suggested by President Trump, according to a recent analysis.

Fannie Mae’s net interest income has barely changed over the past 13 quarters, while Freddie Mac’s has increased slightly in all but one of those quarters. (Includes data table.)

Industry watchers believe GSE reform is probably off the table until after the mid-term elections at least, as the administration’s focus has shifted to other priorities.

Fannie Mae expanded its portfolio by adding both whole loans and MBS, while Freddie Mac cut whole loans as it added MBS.

The final rule eliminating disparate impact from enforcement of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act was issued as it was proposed in November, despite more than 64,000 comments on the proposal.

The trade group called for the CFPB to implement regulatory reforms across the board so that all sizes of lenders can see lower costs and boost mortgage access.

The Federal Home Loan Bank trade group supports President Trump’s executive order on improving access to mortgage credit.

Trump budget ignores GSE reform; Morningstar DBRS affirms AAA ratings on GSEs; Vice Capital an early adopter of new low loan balance payment categories; Fannie to simplify income eligibility calculations for some LLPA waivers.

The proposed budget for fiscal year 2027 would reduce HUD’s discretionary budget authority by 12.7% compared to the 2026 funding level.