Aaron Kofsky has joined FHFA’s Division of Housing Mission and Goals.

Three Democrats joined Senate Republicans in a vote to make Bill Pulte, the grandson of the founder of homebuilding giant PulteGroup, the chief regulator of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the Federal Home Loan Banks.

Executives from Annaly and Two Harbors worry that ending the conservatorships of the GSEs could fundamentally change the buyer base for their mortgage-backed securities.

The regulator of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will no longer enforce diversity, equity and inclusion policies, according to the FHFA website.

According to FHFA’s inspector general, the Division of Enterprise Regulation has been steadily working with Freddie Mac to remedy deficiencies in the enterprise’s risk management.

Although little is known about Pulte’s policy positions, his housing and philanthropic background have helped him win the support of most industry trade groups and many consumer advocacy organizations.

Would exiting conservatorship expose Fannie and Freddie to more or less risk from political meddling?

A 2021 SCOTUS decision made FHFA just another agency of the executive branch. That means Trump can meddle with any GSE policies and programs he chooses.

The Trump administration’s decision to hire the libertarian housing official is a net positive for GSE reform, according to an analyst.

Senate Banking Committee members seek clarity over HUD Secretary Scott Turner’s statement that he would lead the process of ending the conservatorships of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.