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Consumer Groups Warn: Crypto Mortgages Risk Housing Crisis
8/28/2025
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Story summary
- The Consumer Federation of America (CFA) and National Consumer Law Center (NCLC) oppose a new mortgage rule permitting cryptocurrency as collateral, citing risks of predatory lending and financial instability.
- Concerns arise over FHFA Director William Pulte's connections to the Trump family, suggesting potential conflicts of interest.
- Critics warn that including volatile crypto assets in mortgage underwriting may destabilize the housing market.
