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FHA Chief Accused of Misusing Mortgage Documents Amid Scandal

11/14/2025

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William Pulte, head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, faces allegations of improperly accessing mortgage documents tied to New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Ethics officials at Fannie Mae were dismissed during this investigation, raising concerns about political retribution.
The controversy erodes trust in housing finance and fuels skepticism about Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, including Pulte's 50-year mortgage.

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Story summary

William Pulte, head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, faces allegations of improperly accessing mortgage documents tied to New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Ethics officials at Fannie Mae were dismissed during this investigation, raising concerns about political retribution.
The controversy erodes trust in housing finance and fuels skepticism about Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, including Pulte's 50-year mortgage.