Government Lending
Politics and money news can have a swift and significant impact on the housing industry, whether it’s related to policy changes that will directly affect the mortgage industry or a change in political leadership that is expected to trickle down and impact the mortgage and housing industries. As a housing market professional, it’s important to stay informed on politics and money news and understand how it may affect the housing and mortgage industries now and in the future.
HousingWire’s politics and money coverage, which spans breaking news, expert commentary and more, can keep you up to date on the news and coverage that matters to you.
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Unemployment rate surprises, declining to 13.3% in May
Jun 05, 2020The U.S. unemployment rate unexpectedly declined to 13.3% in May, down from a record 14.7% in April, as the economy added 2.5 million jobs.
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Jobless claims fall to 1.9 million, the lowest since March
Jun 04, 2020 -
FHFA updates housing goals for Federal Home Loan Banks
Jun 03, 2020 -
When looking for signs of housing recovery, look to builder confidence data
May 29, 2020 -
Brian Brooks takes over as Comptroller of the Currency, lays out plans for banking regulator
May 29, 2020 -
Jobless claims top 40 million as pandemic layoffs hit 1 in 4 workers
May 28, 2020 -
Online accessibility for housing dives deeper than ADA
May 26, 2020 -
New-home sales rise as Americans freed from lockdowns go house-hunting
May 26, 2020 -
OCC’s Otting steps down one day after releasing Community Reinvestment Act reform
May 21, 2020 -
Another 2.4 million workers filed jobless claims
May 21, 2020 -
Powell cites Fed’s mortgage intervention as a success
May 19, 2020 -
Housing starts plummet to a five-year low
May 19, 2020
