Fannie Mae
Coverage of Fannie Mae in the Nexus archive.
- TIAA’s CEO made $26,000 in her first job but still maxed out her 401(k). She has advice for Gen Z
TIAA CEO Thasunda Brown Duckett advises Gen Z to prioritize retirement savings by maxing out 401(k)s early, sharing her own experience of doing so at age 26 when she earned $26,000 at Fannie Mae. She emphasizes the power of compounding and employer matches to build long-term wealth.
- Pulte takes over as acting DNI as bipartisan lawmakers question his qualifications
Bill Pulte assumes the role of acting Director of National Intelligence, replacing Tulsi Gabbard, amid bipartisan concerns over his qualifications and a stalled nomination process for Jay Clayton. Critics argue Pulte lacks required national security experience, and his potential efforts to reduce the intelligence community's size could face legal challenges.
- Why Trump picked Bill Pulte to lead US intelligence as critics question his qualifications
President Donald Trump appointed Bill Pulte, the Federal Housing Finance Agency Director, as acting director of National Intelligence. Pulte, known for his background in housing finance and social media philanthropy, was praised by Trump for managing 'the most sensitive matters in America.' Trump directed Pulte to reduce the size of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, drawing both support from allies and criticism over Pulte's qualifications.
- Fannie, Freddie Whipsaw as Trump Floats Trillion-Dollar Value
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are impacted by Donald Trump's mention of a trillion-dollar valuation. The article references the Freddie Mac headquarters in McLean, Virginia.
- Fannie Mae-Backed Bitcoin Home Mortgages Are Finally Here, Coinbase Says
Coinbase announced that a Michigan couple closed the first conventional, Fannie Mae-backed home mortgage using Bitcoin as collateral. This marks a new development in integrating cryptocurrency into traditional real estate financing.
- Bitcoin Buys a Home: Better and Coinbase Close First Fannie Mae-Backed BTC Mortgage
Better Home & Finance and Coinbase announced the first Fannie Mae-backed mortgage in the U.S. collateralized by Bitcoin, allowing a couple to use their Bitcoin holdings for a down payment without liquidating them. The loan structure involves two separate loans with the same terms, consolidating into a single payment, and the pledged Bitcoin is held in Coinbase custody until repayment.
- Coinbase and Better fund first bitcoin-backed mortgage, plan nationwide rollout soon
Coinbase and Better have funded the first Fannie Mae-backed mortgage using bitcoin as collateral, with a nationwide rollout planned soon.
- What Trump Wants From Bill Pulte
President Trump appointed William John Pulte as acting director of national intelligence, despite critics noting Pulte's lack of national security experience required by law. The article highlights Pulte's history of making criminal referrals against Trump's political adversaries and his role at the Federal Housing Finance Agency, contrasting his approach with the previous director, Tulsi Gabard.
- Anthropic needs a co-signer
Anthropic, an AI company, requires financial backing from larger entities like Broadcom and Google to secure loans for chip purchases due to its unprofitable and private status. The debt terms for Anthropic's $36 billion loan are significantly better when backed by A-rated Broadcom compared to unsecured portions. The article highlights risks of relying on 'blue-chip' cosigners, referencing past financial crises where such dependencies caused systemic failures.
- ‘Americans will be less safe’: alarm as Trump picks loyalist as intelligence chief
Donald Trump's appointment of Bill Pulte, a Trump loyalist with no national intelligence experience, as acting director of national intelligence has raised concerns in Washington. Pulte previously led the Federal Housing Finance Agency, where he made significant changes to its structure without prior government experience.
- ‘Americans will be less safe’: alarm as Trump picks loyalist as intelligence chief
Donald Trump's appointment of Bill Pulte, a Trump loyalist with no national intelligence experience, as acting director of national intelligence has caused alarm in Washington. Pulte previously led the Federal Housing Finance Agency, where he removed board members and appointed himself chair, despite having no government experience before his FHFA role.
- Trump taps Pulte for a top intelligence job. This makes an IPO for Fannie and Freddie look even more unlikely.
President Donald Trump appointed Bill Pulte, chair of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, as acting director for national intelligence. Shares in the two government-backed mortgage companies fell as traders linked the move to reduced likelihood of an IPO.
- Trump taps housing finance director Pulte as acting director of national intelligence after Gabbard
President Trump appointed Bill Pulte, head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, as acting director of national intelligence, replacing Tulsi Gabbard. Trump cited Pulte's real estate and financial management experience as relevant to coordinating national security agencies. Pulte's tenure has involved criminal referrals against officials including Letitia James, Adam Schiff, and Lisa Cook, though some charges were dismissed. Pulte will retain his FHFA role.
- Trump picks housing Dir. Bill Pulte as acting intelligence chief, replacing Tulsi Gabbard
Trump appointed housing director Bill Pulte as acting intelligence chief, replacing Tulsi Gabbard. Pulte will retain his roles as FHFA director and chairman of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
- Trump taps housing finance director Pulte as acting director of national intelligence after Gabbard
President Donald Trump has appointed Bill Pulte, head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, as acting director of national intelligence, replacing Tulsi Gabbard. Pulte, a real estate industry figure and Trump loyalist, will retain his current roles while overseeing national security coordination, with Trump emphasizing loyalty over traditional military or intelligence experience in the appointment.
- Trump taps housing finance director Pulte as acting director of national intelligence after Gabbard
President Donald Trump appointed Bill Pulte, head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, as acting director of national intelligence, replacing Tulsi Gabbard, a former Hawaii congresswoman. Trump highlighted Pulte's experience with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, emphasizing loyalty over traditional security credentials. The move coincides with ongoing U.S. military tensions with Iran.
- Trump taps housing regulator turned MAGA enforcer as intelligence chief
President Trump appointed Bill Pulte, the Federal Housing Finance Agency director, as the new acting director of national intelligence. Pulte is known for his role in Trump's political efforts, including allegations of fraud against opponents and influence over the Federal Reserve. Former Director Tulsi Gabbard announced her departure from the administration.
- Trump names Bill Pulte acting director of national intelligence
President Donald Trump appointed William 'Bill' Pulte as acting director of national intelligence to replace Tulsi Gabbard. Pulte currently leads the Federal Housing Finance Agency and oversees Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which manage over $10 trillion in assets. Gabbard resigned to support her husband following his bone cancer diagnosis, with her resignation effective June 30.
- Trump names Bill Pulte acting director of national intelligence
President Donald Trump appointed William 'Bill' Pulte as acting director of national intelligence, replacing Tulsi Gabbard. Pulte will retain his roles as FHFA director and chairman of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Gabbard resigned to support her husband after his cancer diagnosis.
- Trump taps housing finance director Pulte as acting director of national intelligence after Gabbard
President Donald Trump has appointed Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence to replace Tulsi Gabbard, who resigned after revealing her husband’s cancer diagnosis. Trump highlighted Pulte’s experience managing over 10 Trillion Dollars at Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac, noting a substantial increase from the previous year.
- History Doesn’t Repeat, It Just Tokenizes Which Is How MBS Get Packaged With Junk Collateral (Again)
The FHFA has ordered Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to count crypto as a mortgage asset, sparking concern among Senate Democrats who warn of heightened risks of loss due to scams and cyber hacks. This move could lead to the creation of mortgage-backed securities with risky collateral. The decision has been criticized for its potential to recreate the 2008 financial crisis with blockchain technology.
- Fannie, Freddie’s Latest Bull Says Traders Underpricing IPO Odds
Traders are underpricing the initial public offering odds of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, according to the latest bull. This suggests that the market is not fully reflecting the potential value of these companies. The IPO odds are being closely watched by investors and analysts.
- Figure targets Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in mortgage push, citing massive cost cuts for borrowers
A figure is targeting Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to push for mortgage changes, citing significant cost cuts for borrowers. The goal is to reduce costs for borrowers. This move aims to impact the mortgage industry.