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Chairman of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Claims the 'Deep State' Is Hurting the Housing Market

Bill Pulte, the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, who also serves as the chairman of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, stated that deep state influence is actively impacting the housing ecosystem in an interview with former congressman Matt Gaetz.

Latin Times

The Trump administration just took a big step toward considering crypto assets during home loan applications

The directive is “in keeping with President Trump’s vision to make the United States the crypto capital of the world.”

Fortune

Fannie And Freddie Directed To Consider Crypto Mortgages By US Housing Regulator, But Michael Saylor Thinks It's Only Bitcoin That Has 'Entered The American Dream'

In a landmark decision, Federal Housing Finance Agency Director William Pulte announced plans to consider cryptocurrency as a mortgage asset on Wednesday, aligning with President Donald Trump’s vision of making the U.S. a global crypto hub.

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Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac ordered to consider crypto as an asset when buying mortgages

The head of the federal government agency that oversees Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac wants the mortgage giants to consider accepting a homebuyer’s cryptocurrency holdings in their criteria for buying mortgages from banks

The Independent UK

Michael Saylor Offers BTC Credit Model As Bill Pulte Pushes Crypto For Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac: Could Bitcoin Soon Count Toward Mortgage Qualification?

The U.S. housing finance landscape may be on the brink of a huge shift as Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte, appointed in March 2025 under President Donald Trump, announced plans to study cryptocurrency holdings, including Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), for mortgage qualifications.

Benzinga

Family homesteads with tangled titles are contributing to rural America’s housing crisis

Imagine your parents leave you and your siblings a share of land that’s been in your family for generations. Several of your relatives already live on the land, and you’d like to do the same; but you can’t get a loan to build or renovate a home without permission from…

The Conversation

Fannie and Freddie could go public. One expert wants a ‘utility model’ for the Fortune 500 giants

Billionaire Trump backers Bill Ackman and John Paulson are among the investors who could win big.

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Palantir Soars on Government Deals as Valuation Debate Lingers

Deals with Fannie Mae and the Department of Defense continue to have a bullish impact on Palantir stock despite continued concerns about the stock's valuation

MarketBeat

Bill Ackman is keen on Trump privatizing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. There's a right way and a wrong way to do it

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac should compete and survive on the same terms as other regulated financial firms.

Fortune

Palantir Just Landed a Fannie Mae Deal. Should You Buy PLTR Stock Here?

Palantir stock has delivered market-beating returns to its shareholders since its initial public offering (IPO) in 2020. Is PLTR stock still a good buy?

Barchart

Should You Buy Fannie Mae Stock as Trump Touts Privatization?

Trump is reviving government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) reform talks. Could Fannie Mae finally break free from government control?

Barchart

Are We Headed for Another Disaster With Fannie and Freddie?

If the Trump administration fails to implement real reform, Main Street taxpayers could once again be conscripted into subsidizing lucrative Wall Street deals.

Reason

As Trump Talks Privatization, Is Freddie Mac Stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold?

Shares of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae have gained momentum in recent trading sessions, following Trump’s comments around taking these GSEs private.

Barchart

U.S. economy will be growing faster than 3% this time next year, predicts Treasury’s Bessent

A combination of pro-growth trade policies, tax cuts, and deregulation will soon lead to a pickup in activity, according to the Trump administration, following a 0.3% annualized contraction in the first quarter.

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Trump news at a glance: Ramaphosa keeps his cool in Trump’s ‘orchestrated show for the cameras’

The South African president insists the meeting went ‘very well’ despite Trump publicly berating him. Key US politics stories from Wednesday 21 May 2025

The Guardian - US

Trump says he’s ‘seriously considering’ taking Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac public

President says he will speak with advisers about taking public firms that support about 70% of US mortgages

The Guardian - US

All the President’s Money by James Comer review – incomplete, hypocritical and needs an editor

The Kentucky Republican enjoys taking his shots, putting words into Bob Woodward’s mouth and misspelling names

Salon

Housing "crunch" projected for 2025

Those hoping to buy their first home may be put off by economic pressures

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If you’re struggling due to the LA wildfires, you might be able to request mortgage forbearance. Here’s how

JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America have programs offering mortgage relief to homeowners impacted by the California wildfires.

Barchart

Legendary Investor Bill Ackman Likes These 2 Stocks. Should You?

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman is betting on government-sponsored enterprises Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, predicting they have "large asymmetric upside."

MarketBeat

Bill Ackman’s Bold Case for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

Bill Ackman predicts massive gains for Fannie Mae (OTC: FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTC: FMCC) if they exit conservatorship under a second Trump term.

The Independent UK

Billionaire Bill Ackman says he expects Trump to privatize the nation’s two largest government-owned lenders

The Trump-supporting financier said he believes the president-elect will remove lenders Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from conservatorship

Reason

Mark Calabria on Mortgages, Interest Rates, and Debt

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac distort the housing market, explains Mike Pence's former chief economist.

Benzinga

Ka-Ching! Schwazze's Cannabis Accounting Bloopers And Other Historic Missteps That Shook Up Big Business

While Schwazze's issue may seem minor compared to past scandals, it serves as a reminder of how easily financial mistakes can spiral.

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FHFA Increases Conforming Loan Limit To 6,500 For 2025

FHFA raises conforming loan limits to 6,500 for single-family homes in response to increasing home prices.

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