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ReportingJul 2, 2026

Eric Swalwell Reportedly Referred To DOJ Over Alleged Mortgage Fraud

Democratic California Rep. Eric Swalwell was slapped with a criminal referral over alleged mortgage and tax fraud on Wednesday, according to NBC News. Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte claimed in…

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ReportingJul 2, 2026

Laura Ingraham Asks Trump If 50-Year Mortgage Terms For Homebuyers Are ‘Really A Good Idea’

Fox News host Laura Ingraham asked President Donald Trump on Monday whether 50-year mortgage terms would actually benefit American homebuyers. Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte said on X Saturday that…

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ReportingJul 2, 2026

‘I’m Gonna Punch You In Your F*cking Face’: Private Dinner With Trump Administration Turns Very Feisty

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent threatened to punch Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte “in the fucking face” during a tense exchange at a private dinner last week, Politico reported on Monday…

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ReportingJul 2, 2026

‘Sufficient Cause To Remove You’: Trump Fires Federal Reserve Governor

President Donald Trump removed Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook from her position on Monday, effective immediately. On Truth Social Wednesday, Trump called for Cook’s resignation after Federal Housing Finance Agency…

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ReportingJul 1, 2026

‘Enough Is Enough’: Trump Admin Housing Official Calls On Fed Chair To Slash Interest Rates

Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director William Pulte is publicly calling for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to slash interest rates. Pulte said Tuesday in a post on X that in order to “help reverse the…

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ReportingJul 1, 2026

Mortgage Giant Fannie Mae Bends The Knee In Fear Of Being DOGE’d

Mortgage company Fannie Mae is bringing workers back to their Washington, D.C., Reston, Va. and Plano, Texas offices Monday in an attempt to avoid Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) director Bill Pulte’s executive…

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ReportingApr 20, 2023

New Biden Admin Plan Raises Mortgage Costs for Borrowers with Good Credit Scores to Subsidize Others

Homeowners who have achieved a good credit score will be penalized under a new Biden administration rule. A Federal Housing Finance Agency rule change that takes effect May 1 will impact Americans when federally backed…

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