Six months after President Trump told Wall Street banks to prepare a swift stock offering, there is no firm plan for how to take the giant mortgage firms public.
Category: Pulte, William J (1988- )
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As Trump Pushes Housing Affordability, His Mortgage Chief Undermines It
Under Bill Pulte, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have pulled away from efforts to help low-income people buy homes.
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Blowback Builds Over Criminal Investigation of Powell
Trump allies fear that the inquiry into the Fed chair could complicate the process of replacing him this year.
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The Powell Defense Grows
Former Federal Reserve chiefs, Republican senators and — perhaps most important, many bond investors — raised concerns about an investigation into the bank’s leader.
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Trump Says He Wants Congress to Stop Wall St. From Buying Single-Family Houses
The president said he wanted Congress to stop big investors from buying the houses, which has driven up rents and set obstacles for first-time buyers in some markets.
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Buying a House Is Expensive. But There Are Some Ways to Rein In Costs.
The Trump administration has proposed 50-year and “portable” mortgages to make home buying more affordable. But housing experts offer other suggestions.
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Trump Housing Official Invokes Family Legacy, to Some Relatives’ Dismay
Bill Pulte has called out prominent Democrats for issues with their mortgage documents. But he has a history of carefully choosing facts about his family and businesses to enhance his reputation.
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Fed Governor Lisa Cook Sues Trump Over Dismissal
Lisa Cook, who has not been charged with a crime, sought to retain her position, arguing her firing was “unprecedented and illegal.”
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Trump’s Fed Feud Spotlights Mortgage Data Privacy: Is Your Information Public?
After President Trump accused a Federal Reserve governor of mortgage fraud, everyday citizens are waking up to just how much information is out there.
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Trump’s Attempt to Fire the Fed’s Lisa Cook Risks Global Economic Stability
President Trump’s attempt to fire Lisa Cook, a Fed governor, will set off a long legal battle. Economists warn it could lead to higher inflation and government borrowing costs.
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Fed Governor Lisa Cook to Sue Over Firing, Asserting Trump Abused Power
Lawyers for Ms. Cook promised to take legal action one day after the president moved to fire her over allegations of mortgage fraud.
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Trump Risks Global Economic Stability as He Tries to Control the Fed
President Trump’s attempt to fire Lisa Cook, a Fed governor, will set off a long legal battle. Economists warn it could lead to higher inflation and government borrowing costs.