The Federal Reserve announced a 50-basis-point reduction in the federal funds rate this week. Interest rates on mortgages have come down by more than that in recent weeks in anticipation of the Fed’s move.

The Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream to Housing Act seeks to improve housing counseling and financial literacy programs.

Harris reiterates housing plan at debate; Trump vows to prohibit mortgages for undocumented residents; CFPB plans open banking rule for mortgages; Rocket to rebrand.

Flexibility will be key for the industry moving into the November election and beyond, according to speakers at an MBA conference.

Lawmakers protect borrowers from “surplus funds chasers.”

Although nonbank advocates have long argued for FHLBank membership, new proposals from the Urban Institute address key challenges.

Senate fails to move tax bill, which included changes to LIHTC; GSEs, FHA extend compliance deadline for ROV requirements; Treasury pushes FHLBanks on affordable housing; Morningstar concerned that market sell-off will become a self-fulfilling prophecy; loanDepot sets money aside for settlement related to a cyberattack.

Many mortgage industry trade groups believe changing the mission of the Federal Home Loan Bank system is Congress’ responsibility rather than that of the FHFA.

Treasury office considers reforms for title insurance; FHFA sets tenant protections for GSE multifamily borrowers; Biden administration calls for rent control; two states slow on index change.

The Treasury Department announced $100 million in affordable housing funding, while HUD named recipients of its Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing grant competition.