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Trump's FHFA Chief Revamps Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac

3/26/2025

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Bill Pulte, appointed by Trump, heads the FHFA and has initiated major changes, including ousting board members from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
He revoked a Biden-era directive on tenant rights, claiming it imposed excessive compliance burdens on property owners.
Pulte's decisions indicate a possible move towards privatizing the mortgage giants, currently in government conservatorship since 2008.

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Story summary

Bill Pulte, appointed by Trump, heads the FHFA and has initiated major changes, including ousting board members from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
He revoked a Biden-era directive on tenant rights, claiming it imposed excessive compliance burdens on property owners.
Pulte's decisions indicate a possible move towards privatizing the mortgage giants, currently in government conservatorship since 2008.