Trump administration

Watt abused role in pursuing relationship with FHFA staffer: Watchdog

02/15/19

Former FHFA Director Mel Watt attempted to coerce an agency employee to engage in a romantic relationship with him, according to an inspector general report.

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Reform of Fannie, Freddie should fall to Congress: FHFA nominee

02/14/19

The administration’s choice to regulate the government-sponsored enterprises appeared to distance himself from speculation that the White House may try to overhaul housing finance without legislation.

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5 things to watch at FHFA nominee's Senate hearing

02/13/19

Industry observers will be closely monitoring Mark Calabria's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee on Thursday for hints about how the Trump administration plans to proceed on mortgage finance reform.

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FHFA nominee to testify before Senate panel next week

02/07/19

The Senate Banking Committee will examine the nomination of Mark Calabria to oversee the regulator of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, as well as nominees for the NCUA board and Treasury.

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Will Trump's call for unity lead to bipartisan GSE reform?

02/06/19

Following the State of the Union speech Tuesday night, members of the House and Senate banking committees said they were intent on trying to address the biggest unresolved piece of financial services policy: housing finance reform.

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Will GSE reform come from the White House, Congress ... or both?

02/05/19

Recent developments give the impression that the administration and lawmakers are in direct competition, but the ultimate framework may rely on coordination from both branches of government.

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Lending slowdown seen; Trump, Powell dine at White House

02/05/19

Senior loan officers also expect decline in loan performance; meeting termed "cordial and collegial."

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Fed’s Powell, Clarida meet with Trump

02/05/19

Federal Reserve chairman and vice chairman meet the president for dinner, but interest rates aren’t on the menu

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Deutsche Bank said to deny loan to Trump Organization in 2016

02/04/19

Deutsche Bank denied a request for a loan by the Trump Organization in the midst of Donald Trump's presidential campaign, in part because the German lender was worried about potential reputational issues, according to a person familiar with the matter.

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Goldman may withhold executive pay; Deutsche-Trump dealings eyed

02/04/19

The bank said it will hold back bonuses to its former CEO and others as it probes the 1MDB scandal; the House is looking into the bank’s loans to Trump's firm.

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