August 2025

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Mortgage lenders stick with Biden-era reappraisal guidance

Bloomberg News (Bloomberg) — At one midsized U.S. mortgage lender, almost a quarter of customers who dispute property appraisals find that the value of their home had been miscalculated. It’s an industrywide issue that has historically penalized minority groups, and now President Donald Trump has offered lenders the chance to ignore his predecessor’s attempts to make it easier […]

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Frank Cassidy nominated as Federal Housing Commissioner

Frank Cassidy, the acting Federal Housing Association commissioner, has apparently been nominated for the job on a full-time basis. The Mortgage Bankers Association put out a statement on Aug. 2 in support of Cassidy’s appointment. His current title at HUD is principal deputy assistant secretary, and he was nominated to the position by the Trump

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