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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Will Supreme Court decision threaten CFPB independence?
Oct 21, 2019The Supreme Court agreed on Friday to hear the case to determine the constitutionality of the leadership of the CFPB. Various groups are torn on the hearing, with some saying a committee to head the bureau will keep it more accountable and others saying a ruling against the current structure could threaten the CFPB’s independence.
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Wells Fargo settles allegations of discriminating against female, African American job applicants
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Supreme Court to take on CFPB constitutionality case
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FHFA may use consent decrees to reduce GSE “election risk”
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Exclusive: Senate Democrats call on FHFA to undo changes to new Uniform Residential Loan Application
Oct 17, 2019 -
Presidential candidate Kamala Harris introduces bill to end homelessness
Oct 17, 2019 -
IMF says U.S.-China trade war is a drag on global economy
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[Commentary] Warren’s rise to presidential frontrunner begs the question: How much regulation is too much?
Oct 16, 2019 -
Castro rips dearth of housing questions at Democratic debate
Oct 16, 2019 -
U.S. foreclosure rate drops to 20-year low
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CFPB creates taskforce to examine federal consumer financial law
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Wells Fargo sets aside $1.6 billion for new fake account payout
Oct 15, 2019
