Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac shifts and lender impact

The FHFA director hinted at a partnership in the works and doubled down on criticism of homebuilders and the Fed chair in a housing conference interview.

Russell Vought, acting director of the Office of Management and Budget

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ended a consent order earlier than expected against the credit bureau TransUnion, saying the company already paid a $5 million fine and $3 million to consumers.

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