Fed chair turns whistleblower on Trump The Justice Department's legal action against Powell for maintaining Fed independence could backfire on Trump Salon · Jan 12
Bill Pulte: How Trump's housing regulator became an attack dog Pulte has been putting the pressure on Jerome Powell for months. Axios · Jan 12
Trump had two mortgages he claimed were primary dwellings, records show President did same thing his administration is now calling ‘mortgage fraud’ in case against Fed governor Lisa Cook The Guardian - US · Dec 9, 2025
Trump ally Pulte under investigation by congressional watchdog Pulte has led the Trump administration's effort to pursue mortgage fraud cases against Trump opponents. Axios · Dec 4, 2025
Michael Burry Is Betting Big on Fannie Mae. What Is the Bull Case for FNMA Stock Here? Michael Burry’s bet on Fannie Mae highlights growing expectations that a potential end to conservatorship could unlock significant value for FNMA shareholders. Barchart · Dec 4, 2025
Trump Allies Branded 'Corrupt' For 'Investigating Themselves' In Mortgage Fraud Scandal A Maryland grand jury is probing whether Trump-appointed officials improperly assigned unauthorised personnel in mortgage fraud investigations targeting his political adversaries, raising serious questions about misuse of power. International Business Times UK · Nov 21, 2025
Justice department investigates handling of Adam Schiff’s mortgage fraud case Inquiry centers on whether two Trump allies influenced Schiff investigation as prosecutors struggle to build case The Guardian - US · Nov 20, 2025
Justice Department is examining handling of mortgage fraud investigation into Sen. Adam Schiff The Justice Department is examining the handling of the mortgage fraud investigation into Sen. Adam Schiff The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2025
Could Tax Savings Make a 50-Year Mortgage Worth It? The 50-year mortgage proposal by Trump aims to address the housing affordability crisis with lower monthly mortgage payments. But what does that mean for your taxes? Kiplinger · Nov 18, 2025
Fed's Cook blasts mortgage fraud allegations against her as 'baseless' in letter to AG Bondi Lawyers for Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook on Monday disputed allegations by a Trump administration official that she committed mortgage fraud, an accusation that President Donald Trump used as a basis for seeking to fire her The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2025
Why 'affordability' is every politicians' nightmare: The anger that gets you elected and refuses to go away The Fed measures inflation "at the time it's felt by the consumer," The Amherst Group's Sean Dobson told Fortune, different from measuring affordability. Fortune · Nov 16, 2025
Top Fannie Mae officials ousted after sounding alarm on sharing sensitive housing data A confidant of Bill Pulte, the Trump administration’s top housing regulator, provided confidential mortgage pricing data from Fannie Mae to a principal competitor The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2025
How can we make the housing crisis even worse? Donald Trump has a plan A proposal touting 50-year mortgages could double interest payments and worsen inequality The Guardian - US · Nov 13, 2025
The Trump Administration's Latest Housing 'Fix' Could Inflate Another Bubble Socializing risk to subsidize demand isn't a solution to the housing crisis, but it is a good start to another financial crisis. Reason · Nov 12, 2025
Euronews · Nov 12, 2025 What to know about the 50-year mortgage proposed by the White House The White House is considering backing a 50-year mortgage plan to help alleviate the country's home affordability crisis. Experts say the proposal has several drawbacks.
Fortune · Nov 11, 2025 Trump calls his 50-year mortgage idea 'not even a big deal' while insisting 'the economy is the strongest it's ever been' "It might help a little bit," Trump said of the 50-year mortgage plan, which has no details attached yet. His housing director called it a "game-changer."
The Mary Sue · Nov 11, 2025 After the 50-year mortgage plan, Trump might introduce a 15-year car loan. Ironically, American cars don’t even last that long Trump’s 50-year mortgage plan has had its fair share of public scrutiny. But despite most Americans rejecting the idea as a “time cage,” there is news circulating about a “15-year car loan.” Basically, it’s a lifetime payment plan for cars that break down before they’re fully paid off.
Reason · Nov 11, 2025 The 50-Year Mortgage: Completely Fine or a Total Flop? Mortgage experts are divided on the wisdom of a 50-year mortgage. No one seems to think it's the key to making homeownership affordable.
The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2025 Trump considering shake-up to housing market by offering 50-year mortgages and not just 30-year terms Last month, 93 percent of Americans said they believe housing costs are too high
Fortune · Nov 9, 2025 Move over, 30-year mortgage. The Trump White House is working on a 50-year option to break the housing market gridlock FHFA Director Bill Pulte confirmed Saturday, “We are indeed working on The 50-year Mortgage – a complete game changer."
International Business Times UK · Nov 9, 2025 Trump Administration Eyes 50-Year Mortgage Plan Amid Housing Crisis — But Not Everyone's on Board The Trump administration is considering a 50-year mortgage plan amid a housing affordability crisis, but critics warn that it could exacerbate household debt.
Benzinga · Nov 9, 2025 Donald Trump's 50-Year Mortgage Plan Could Redefine Homeownership In America — Housing Chief Calls It 'Game Changer' Amid Rising Costs The Donald Trump administration is weighing a plan to introduce 50-year mortgages, a move officials say could reshape the housing market for generations of American buyers facing record costs.
Fortune · Nov 7, 2025 Trump's housing chief calls Jerome Powell a 'maniac' who is 'deranged,' arguing high mortgage rates are 'really hurting people' Speaking at the ResiDay conference, Bill Pulte said President Donadld Trump avoids D.C. groupthink, but "these other people, like Powell, they've lost their mind."
Benzinga · Oct 21, 2025 Trump May Finally Take Freddie And Fannie Public, Says Bill Pulte: No Limit To 'What They Could Be Worth' With $7 Trillion In Assets President Donald Trump is evaluating plans to take mortgage giants Federal National Mortgage Association (OTC:FNMA), or Fannie Mae, and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp (OTC:FMCC), or Freddie Mac, according to Bill Pulte, the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency.
Barchart · Oct 20, 2025 Bill Pulte Issued a Warning on Freddie Mac Stock. Should You Ditch Shares Here? Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae stocks have surged on hopes that the government could sell some of its stake, but Pulte posted on social media that investors need to read risk disclosures that Freddie Mac has made in its 10-K.