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Fannie Mae Says Roofs Must Be Insured, But Not Necessarily at Replacement Cost

A roof still needs insurance if a home has a Fannie Mae-backed mortgage, but Fannie Mae has changed an important detail: the roof no longer needs replacement cost coverage under its updated property insurance requirements. That distinction could matter when homeowners review policies, compare premiums, or discover that a cheaper…

Everybody Loves Your Money

Kinect Real Estate Partners Launches Opportunity Zone Fund Around Shovel-Ready Gresham Site

Fund is a single-project vehicle: investors know the site, the entitlement status, and the submarket before they commit, rather than betting on a pipeline that will be assembled over several years.

International Business Times

TIAA’s CEO made $26,000 in her first job—and then immediately maxed out her 401(k). She has advice for Gen Z

TIAA CEO Thasunda Brown Duckett tells Gen Z to “max out” their 401(k)s before they get paid: “Because once you get it, you will find ways to spend it.”

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Meet the 11 Black Fortune 500 CEOs leading companies with over $432 billion in combined revenues

Black CEOs represent just 2% of the largest U.S. corporations.

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Bitcoin Used as Collateral to Buy a $4.2M Home: Fannie Mae-Backed Deal Closed in Just 23 Days

A $4.2M Florida home became the first with a Bitcoin-backed mortgage, combining crypto and Fannie Mae, which was closed in just 23 days.

International Business Times UK

Trump taps housing regulator turned MAGA enforcer as intelligence chief

Pulte became an unlikely figure of Trump's campaign of political combat.

Axios

Trump picks inexperienced ally Bill Pulte to replace Tulsi Gabbard as top US intelligence offical

President Donald Trump has appointed Bill Pulte, a loyalist housing official, as the new head of US intelligence. Pulte, who lacks national security experience, has a history of targeting political opponents. Critics express concern over his suitability for the role. Supporters defend the appointment, citing his loyalty to elected leadership.

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‘Americans will be less safe’: alarm as Trump picks loyalist as intelligence chief

Bill Pulte, who does not have any national intelligence experience, is nicknamed ‘Little Trump’ among some

The Guardian - US

Trump names inexperienced ally Bill Pulte as intelligence chief

Donald Trump appointed a loyalist with no national security experience as head of US intelligence on Tuesday, while allowing him to keep his housing and mortgage oversight roles.

France 24

Trump names inexperienced loyalist as intelligence chief

WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump appointed a loyalist with no national security experience as head of US intelligence on Tuesday — and said he would also retain his existing jobs overseeing federal housing and mortgage policies.

Bangkok Post

Pulte pick raises concerns about DNI independence

President Donald Trump’s pick of Bill Pulte to be the acting director of national intelligence got mixed reviews Tuesday on Capitol Hill, as some worried that the Trump ally may seek to weaponize the agency. Pulte, the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency and chairman of Fannie Mae and…

Roll Call

Who is Bill Pulte? Trump names FHFA Director as acting Intelligence Chief in major leadership shift

Bill Pulte, Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, has been appointed as acting Director of National Intelligence by President Donald Trump in a major administrative reshuffle. Known for overseeing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, Pulte has primarily worked in housing finance and business sectors. His unexpected move into intelligence…

The Economic Times

Donald Trump names William Pulte as interim spy chief ahead of Tulsi Gabbard's departure

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced the appointment of William J Pulte, the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), as the interim Director of National Intelligence (DNI), ahead of Tulsi Gabbard's departure from the post to care for her cancer-stricken husband.

The Times of India

Trump names Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence after Tulsi Gabbard’s resignation

He will retain his current positions while serving in the intelligence role

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Trump taps housing finance director Pulte as acting director of national intelligence after Gabbard

President Donald Trump has tapped federal housing finance Director Bill Pulte to be acting director of national intelligence to replace Tulsi Gabbard

International Business Times UK

Michael Burry Bets On PayPal As X Money Threat Looms — Sees Mispricing Opportunity

PayPal's stock rose after Michael Burry disclosed a 3.5% stake amid activist buzz and competition from Elon Musk's X Money, while legal challenges and CEO departure add to the uncertainty.

Fortune

Bill Ackman’s $64 billion Universal Music play is part of his strategy to become the next Warren Buffett

Ackman, a self-described Buffett “devotee,” is following his idol’s playbook to access “permanent capital” by trying to jointly list his hedge fund, Pershing Square Capital, and Universal Music Group.

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Fannie Mae Stock Is ‘Stupidly Cheap’ Says Billionaire Bill Ackman. What Barchart Data Says.

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman believes that Fannie Mae’s stock is super cheap against the current geopolitical setup.

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There Is No Housing Shortage: What Legendary Investor Michael Burry Really Thinks Is Wrong with the U.S. Housing Market

Michael Burry rejects the housing-shortage narrative, arguing policy‑driven immobility and wealth‑driven demand are the real culprits. He’s bullish on Fannie and Freddie but not on the broader market.

International Business Times UK

Michael Burry Concurs With Bill Ackman Over Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac's Potential 10X Returns

Bill Ackman and Michael Burry see Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac as undervalued, predicting potential 10X returns in the near term.

Fortune

Bill Ackman told spooked investors to get over the Iran war and buy Fannie and Freddie. Stocks surged 40% the next day

The Pershing Square Capital Management CEO is the largest shareholder in each company and stands to benefit the most from the stock surge.

Barchart

Fannie Mae Is Now Accepting Crypto-Backed Mortgages. Does That Make FNMA Stock a Buy?

Fannie Mae’s move into crypto-backed mortgages signals a bold step toward mainstreaming digital assets. However, is it a true growth catalyst?

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Bill Ackman Is Pounding the Table on Fannie Mae. Should You Buy FNMA Stock Today?

FNMA stock soars as Bill Ackman dubs it a 10x opportunity. Here’s why Fannie Mae shares are particularly attractive to own in 2026.

International Business Times UK

US Homebuyers Can Now Pledge Crypto Assets for a Fannie Mae-Backed Mortgage

Fannie Mae has approved the first crypto-backed mortgage in partnership with Better and Coinbase. Discover how the 530A-compatible infrastructure allows homebuyers to pledge Bitcoin or USDC as collateral for a down payment. Learn the risks and rewards of the new 2026 digital asset mortgage.

The Independent UK

Better Home & Finance, Coinbase to offer mortgage backed by cryptocurrencies

Prospective homebuyers who have invested in certain cryptocurrencies will be able to use their holdings as collateral to fund their down payment on a home as part of a new mortgage offering

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