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Michael Saylor Offers BTC Credit Model As Bill Pulte Pushes Crypto For Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac: Could Bitcoin Soon Count Toward Mortgage Qualification?

The U.S. housing finance landscape may be on the brink of a huge shift as Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte, appointed in March 2025 under President Donald Trump, announced plans to study cryptocurrency holdings, including Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), for mortgage qualifications.

Benzinga

Fannie and Freddie could go public. One expert wants a ‘utility model’ for the Fortune 500 giants

Billionaire Trump backers Bill Ackman and John Paulson are among the investors who could win big.

Fortune

Trump is going after LGBTQ rights and big companies have responded by shunning Pride Month

After years of showy tributes and accusations of ‘rainbow-washing’, US companies are shrinking back for fear of Donald Trump, Io Dodds reports

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Are We Headed for Another Disaster With Fannie and Freddie?

If the Trump administration fails to implement real reform, Main Street taxpayers could once again be conscripted into subsidizing lucrative Wall Street deals.

Reason

As Trump Talks Privatization, Is Freddie Mac Stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold?

Shares of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae have gained momentum in recent trading sessions, following Trump’s comments around taking these GSEs private.

Barchart

U.S. economy will be growing faster than 3% this time next year, predicts Treasury’s Bessent

A combination of pro-growth trade policies, tax cuts, and deregulation will soon lead to a pickup in activity, according to the Trump administration, following a 0.3% annualized contraction in the first quarter.

Fortune

Trump’s ‘Robin Hood in reverse’ tax bill is driving up the cost of buying a home, Democrats say

“Trump and Republicans are directly responsible for the spike in the 30-year Treasury bond yield and mortgage rates,” said the fourth-highest-ranking House Democrat.

Fortune

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Trump news at a glance: Ramaphosa keeps his cool in Trump’s ‘orchestrated show for the cameras’

The South African president insists the meeting went ‘very well’ despite Trump publicly berating him. Key US politics stories from Wednesday 21 May 2025

The Guardian - US

Trump says he’s ‘seriously considering’ taking Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac public

President says he will speak with advisers about taking public firms that support about 70% of US mortgages

The Guardian - US

Average US rate on a 30-year mortgage falls to 6.62%, easing for the third week in a row

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. declined for the third week in a row, another positive move for prospective homebuyers during what’s traditionally the housing market’s busy season

The Independent UK

What to Expect in the Rest of This Year's Housing Market

Most likely, mortgage rates will stay above 6%, and home prices will climb moderately. But that shouldn't dissuade buyers who are ready to make a move.

Kiplinger

Average US rate on a 30-year mortgage slips to 8-week low after fifth-straight weekly decline

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. eased for the fifth week in a row to its lowest level since late December, a welcome boost for prospective homebuyers in what’s traditionally the busiest time of the year for home sales

The Independent UK

How the Federal Reserve impacts mortgage rates

The federal funds rate and mortgage interest rates are often expected to move together, but they haven’t lately. Here’s why.

Fortune

If you’re struggling due to the LA wildfires, you might be able to request mortgage forbearance. Here’s how

JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America have programs offering mortgage relief to homeowners impacted by the California wildfires.

Fortune

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International Business Times

Home Builders Say Cancellations Are Climbing As Mortgage Rates Continue To Rise

Freddie Mac said Thursday that the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose above 7%

Barchart

Legendary Investor Bill Ackman Likes These 2 Stocks. Should You?

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman is betting on government-sponsored enterprises Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, predicting they have "large asymmetric upside."

The Independent UK

Average US long-term mortgage rate inches up to 6.93% this week for fourth straight increase

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate ticked up again this week, remaining at its highest level since July

International Business Times

30-Year Mortgage Rates Now Highest Since July: Freddie Mac

The rate averaged 6.93%, up from 6.91% last week. It has been trending upward for the past four weeks.

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Bill Ackman’s Bold Case for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

Bill Ackman predicts massive gains for Fannie Mae (OTC: FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTC: FMCC) if they exit conservatorship under a second Trump term.

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Mortgage Rates Ease, Boosting Homebuyer Demand

Recent decrease in U.S. mortgage rates boosts homebuyer demand, but challenges persist in the housing market.

The Independent UK

Average rate on 30-year mortgage hits 6.6%, its third straight weekly decline

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. has eased for the third week in a row

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