A message on the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s website blaming “the Radical Left” for the government shutdown has prompted legal complaints and accusations of a Hatch Act violation. HUD officials Wednesday pushed back on criticism of the pop-up window and banner on their home page stating “The Radical Left in Congress shut down […]
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What’s at stake: Mortgages requiring federal flood insurance will be more difficult to close during the shutdown, among other impacts. Expert quote: For “financial services broadly, banks in particular, there are going to be disruptions.” — Brian Gardner, Stifel Financial Corp. Forward look: Extended shutdowns threaten federal worker pay and U.S. creditworthiness, potentially triggering
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Key Insight: The Supreme Court postponed a decision on whether to strike down an injunction that allowed Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook to remain on the board while her lawsuit against the administration moves forward, allowing her to stay at the Fed at least until oral arguments are held in early 2026. Expert Quote: “The
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A government shutdown arrived Wednesday due to an intense partisan divide in budget negotiations, prompting bond investor activity that could lower mortgage rates but otherwise challenge the housing market. Investors flooded further into the perceived safety of treasury bonds, putting downward pressure on rate-indicative yields as several government agencies pulled back “non-essential” services related to
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Key insight: Hill has overseen a sharp deregulatory pivot at the FDIC, with priorities centered on rolling back Biden-era rules and limiting the agency’s role in liberal-aligned issues like climate change and diversity. Supporting data: If confirmed, Hill would serve a five-year term, succeeding Martin Gruenberg; the FDIC board is now entirely Republican, giving him
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The US Federal Trade Commission sued to block a partnership to make Zillow Group Inc. the exclusive provider of information on apartment rentals offered by Rocket Companies Inc.’s Redfin. In a complaint filed in Virginia federal court, the FTC said the partnership would reduce the number of websites offering apartment listings, leaving consumers with fewer places to
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The Federal Housing Administration’s deadline for new distressed borrower protocols has been pushed out further toward next year with a potential government shutdown looming, but some things are still changing as the month turns. “There is no Covid waterfall and there is no HAMP,” said Julienne Joseph, founder and principal of JYJ consulting, referring respectively
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The Federal Housing Administration’s deadline for new distressed borrower protocols has been pushed out further toward next year with a potential government shutdown looming, but some things are still changing as the month turns. “There is no Covid waterfall and there is no HAMP,” said Julienne Joseph, founder and principal of JYJ consulting, referring respectively
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What’s at Stake: The union’s counsel warns that the appellate panel’s ruling permits the unilateral elimination of federal agencies. Expert Quote: “It enables agencies to avoid judicial scrutiny of virtually any decision.” — Jennifer Bennett, National Treasury Employees Union. Supporting Data: The Trump administration wants the CFPB’s headcount cut to 200, down from 1,750 in
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Key Insight: All eyes are on the Slaughter v. Trump case, which will be heard by the Supreme Court at the end of the year. How that case plays out could decide whether Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook can remain at the central bank. Expert Quote: “If they overturn Humphrey’s Executor and do so in
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