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Federal Judge Orders HUD to Resume Fair Housing Grant Funding to Nonprofits

by Phil Hall | Jul 30, 2025

District Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan, a Biden appointee, gave HUD an Aug. 4 deadline to report how it planned to meet its fiscal year obligations on FHIP grant distribution. Continue Reading Federal Judge Orders HUD to Resume Fair Housing Grant Funding to Nonprofits

A Phil Hall Op-Ed: 10 Questions for FHFA’s Bill Pulte

by Phil Hall | Jul 28, 2025

GSE reform, credit scoring policy and conflicts of interest are discussed. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: 10 Questions for FHFA’s Bill Pulte

Report: Trump Team Having Difficulty Securing a New CFPB Director

by Phil Hall | Jan 27, 2025

Kathy Kraninger, who held the position in the first Trump administration from 2018 to 2021, is not interested in returning to Washington. Continue Reading Report: Trump Team Having Difficulty Securing a New CFPB Director

QXO Launches $11 Billion Tender Offer to Acquire Beacon Roofing Supply

by Phil Hall | Jan 27, 2025

“We believe that Beacon would be a strong fit for QXO,” said Brad Jacobs, QXO’s chairman and CEO. Continue Reading QXO Launches $11 Billion Tender Offer to Acquire Beacon Roofing Supply

Forecast: Construction Industry Needs 439,000 Workers in 2025

by Phil Hall | Jan 24, 2025

A new forecast by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) is estimating that an estimated 439,000 net new workers are needed this year to meet anticipated demand for construction services. The forecast also predicted the construction industry will need to bring...

Robinhood Teams with Sage Home Loans on New Mortgage Offer

by Phil Hall | Nov 3, 2025

The new offer was first piloted during the summer to a small group of Robinhood Gold subscribers. Continue Reading Robinhood Teams with Sage Home Loans on New Mortgage Offer

Mortgage Rates Drop for Fourth Straight Week

by Phil Hall | Oct 30, 2025

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.17% as of Oct. 30. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Drop for Fourth Straight Week

Median Monthly Housing Payment in Biggest Decline Since Last November

by Phil Hall | Oct 30, 2025

Redfin attributed the lower payment level to declining mortgage rates. Continue Reading Median Monthly Housing Payment in Biggest Decline Since Last November

Mortgage Application Activity Rebounds After 4 Weeks in Decline

by Phil Hall | Oct 29, 2025

The Refinance Index increased by 9% and was also 111% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Rebounds After 4 Weeks in Decline

Report: Prosecutor Warns Mortgage Fraud Case Against Sen. Schiff Lacks Viable Evidence

by Phil Hall | Oct 27, 2025

A news report is claiming the Trump administration’s attempt to bring a mortgage fraud indictment against one of its most vocal critics, Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA), has stalled due to a perceived lack of viable evidence needed to bring the case to trial. MSNBC, sourcing...