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With proposed tariffs on homebuilding materials working looming and a cloudy forecast for mortgage rates, young homebuyers are facing increased volatility.

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Mike Goosay, Chief Investment Officer of Global Fixed Income at Principal Asset Management, breaks down the Federal Open Market Committee meeting, Chair Powell's press conference and the SEP.

U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson agreed to temporarily block the Trump administration from firing more CPFB employees and said the White House could not delete or destroy any of the bureau's data or databases.

The Trump administration's nominee to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Jonathan McKernan, is seen as an institutionalist with a deep knowledge of policy. But whether he keeps the bureau shuttered or rebuilds it is uncertain.

A $1 billion assessment announced Tuesday for California's FAIR Plan, the state-mandated insurer of last resort, is expected to drive up premiums as companies will likely pass some of the costs onto homeowners.

West Virginia has the lowest monthly mortgage payment of $1,838.

As a market leader, Rocket Companies rebranding comes in the foreground of several court battles and fluctuating earnings performance.

The prospect of both megalenders being released from conservatorship and the downgrading of each firm's respective stock are top of mind for executives.

Potential cybersecurity and data privacy violations are among the many dangers of giving the Tesla CEO free rein over systems and data used for Social Security benefits and tax refunds. 

The president has named Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to run the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on an acting basis after firing CFPB Director Rohit Chopra over the weekend.

Homeownership increased the most in Connecticut between 2019 and 2024.

While it is still early to see the full impact on delinquencies, 5% fewer borrowers in these areas made their monthly mortgage payment by Jan. 17.

Members whose districts include Altadena and Pacific Palisades are behind the measure, which calls for an initial 180-day forbearance period.

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, is the top housing market for first-time homebuyers, having a median home price of $140,000 between November 2023 and November 2024.

Banks and credit unions also extended financial relief to Californians affected by the fires, which have killed 28 people and burned thousands of homes.

Experts say the Trump administration is waiting for Scott Bessent to be confirmed as treasury secretary and for other appointees to clear the Senate before naming acting heads at federal banking agencies.

As forbearance starts to rise due to the fires, servicers that have just gotten a respite from hurricanes recoveries will have to gear up again.

A Government Accountability Office report Thursday said emergency actions taken by federal regulators in the wake of Silicon Valley Bank's failure were justified and appear to have stemmed further disruption, but noted those actions could contribute to moral hazard.

The president has signed dozens of executive orders touching a wide range of government functions, but banking policy has largely gone untouched — so far.