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FHFA’s Pulte Slams Media for Questioning His Mortgage Fraud Accusations

FHFA’s Pulte Slams Media for Questioning His Mortgage Fraud Accusations

by Phil Hall | Aug 22, 2025 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

In the wake of his mortgage fraud accusations against Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa D. Cook, Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte has taken a page from President Trump by going on social media to insult journalists who questioned his actions. After...
Trump on Fed Governor Accused of Mortgage Fraud: ‘I’ll Fire Her if She Doesn’t Resign’

Trump on Fed Governor Accused of Mortgage Fraud: ‘I’ll Fire Her if She Doesn’t Resign’

by Phil Hall | Aug 22, 2025 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

President Trump said he would fire Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa D. Cook if she refused to step down in the wake of accusations that she committed mortgage fraud. This morning, Trump was asked about Cook during a visit to a Washington museum. Trump responded, “I’ll...
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, Current News & 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...
Report: Trump May Try to Fire Fed Governor Following Mortgage Fraud Accusation

Report: Trump May Try to Fire Fed Governor Following Mortgage Fraud Accusation

by Phil Hall | Aug 20, 2025 | Current News & Events, Mortgage Information, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

President Trump is reportedly considering whether he can fire Lisa D. Cook, a Federal Reserve governor who was accused this morning of mortgage fraud by Bill Pulte, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Trump posted a message on his Truth Social website...
FHFA’s Pulte Accuses Federal Reserve Governor of Mortgage Fraud

FHFA’s Pulte Accuses Federal Reserve Governor of Mortgage Fraud

by Phil Hall | Aug 20, 2025 | Current News & Events, Mortgage Information, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte has made a new criminal referral to the Department of Justice on alleged mortgage fraud, this time aiming at Federal Reserve Governor Lisa D. Cook. In a posting on his personal X account, Pulte claimed that...
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