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FHFA Withdraws Three Biden-Era Proposed Rules

by Phil Hall | Oct 3, 2025 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has withdrawn three proposed rules put forth during the Biden administration relating to the government-sponsored enterprises and the Federal Home Loan Banks (FHLBanks). The withdrawals involve a 2021 proposed rule that would...
Report: FHFA Closing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s NY Offices Due to Letitia James’ ‘Corrupt and Dangerous Business Practices’

Report: FHFA Closing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s NY Offices Due to Letitia James’ ‘Corrupt and Dangerous Business Practices’

by Phil Hall | Oct 2, 2025 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The New York State offices of Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) are reportedly going to be closed due to the “corrupt and dangerous business practices” within the state by New York Attorney General Letitia James. Fox News first...
MBA Chief Argues Against Fannie-Freddie Merger

MBA Chief Argues Against Fannie-Freddie Merger

by Phil Hall | Sep 12, 2025 | Mortgage Information, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

The head of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) is calling on the Trump administration not to pursue a merger of Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) as part of its effort to conclude their longstanding federal conservatorships. In a blog post,...
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Mr. Pulte, You’re Not Doing Your Job

A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Mr. Pulte, You’re Not Doing Your Job

by Phil Hall | Aug 21, 2025 | A Phil Hall Op-Ed, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

A Phil Hall Op-Ed: The official duties of the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) involves the regulation of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the 11 Federal Home Loan Banks. It is not a law enforcement job, nor does this position involve choosing who...
FHFA’s Pulte Debuts New Ad for ‘Great American Mortgage Corporation’

FHFA’s Pulte Debuts New Ad for ‘Great American Mortgage Corporation’

by Phil Hall | Aug 19, 2025 | Mortgage Information, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte has unveiled a video advertisement that reinforces the goal of merging privatizing Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) into a new entity called the Great American Mortgage Corporation. On his...
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