Fannie, Freddie detail plans to help mobile home market
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac issued proposals Monday to create pilot programs for loans on mobile homes, part of an ambitious plan for underserved and rural housing markets. ... Read full article
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Trump picks housing expert for key HUD post
President Trump has nominated Pam Patenaude, the president of the J. Ronald Terwilliger Foundation for Housing America's Families, to serve as HUD's No. 2. ... Read full article
'Elections have consequences': Comments of the week
American Banker readers share their views on the most pressing banking topics of the week. Comments are excerpted from reader response sections of AmericanBanker.com articles and our social media platforms. ... Read full article
Freddie turns to housing finance agencies as it faces pressure over goals
Freddie Mac is bolstering its relationships with housing finance agencies after it fell short of reaching two critical affordable housing goals last year. ... Read full article
Banks to Trump: Spare affordable housing programs
Bankers and housing advocates say many low-income housing projects simply won't get built if the White House and Congress move to eliminate two federal block grant programs. ... Read full article
Don’t let tax reform pull plug on crucial housing programs
Bankers hope that new tax policy will respect the role of tax-assisted community development programs in encouraging business investment in distressed areas. ... Read full article
Senate confirms Carson as HUD secretary
The Senate voted 58-41 on Thursday to confirm Ben Carson to be the 17th secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development. ... Read full article