Researchers say the avalanche of lease cancellations initiated by DOGE in the first half of 2025 has reduced cash flows and lowered the price of the first-loss tranches of CMBS.

The bureau is entangled in a lawsuit that alleges the agency authorized DOGE employees to access computer systems containing sensitive information.

Democrats on the Senate Banking Committee asked the FHFA OIG to determine whether the agency’s director has broken any laws during his tumultuous first few weeks in office.

Fannie and FHFA accused the employees of fraud and deceitful actions, but provided no details of wrongdoing.

FHFA Director Bill Pulte gets a glimpse of what congressional oversight looks like as leading Democrats criticize him for actions in his first weeks in office.

Questions still remain about the future of the CFPB with some industry leaders wondering if it will be streamlined or shuttered.

Treasury Secretary Bessent’s cautious remarks about the prospect for GSE reform heighten industry skepticism about the release of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from conservatorship.