While it is increasingly likely the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac conservatorships are nearing some sort of end, the question is whether their conforming product boxes will be expanded as a result. The demand for products that address unique borrower needs isn’t going away anytime soon. In recent weeks, lenders have introduced a wide range […]

Key insight: A federal appeals court denied the Trump administration’s effort to remove Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook from the central bank’s board of governors. Expert quote: “Here, the plain purpose of providing for-cause protection was to assure members of the Board of Governors — and national and global markets — that they do not

Forward look: Miran is expected to take part in the Fed’s rate setting committee meeting.  Key insight: Miran breaks years of precedent by becoming the first Fed official to also retain his White House position.  What’s at stake: The Fed will decide this week whether to cut interest rates, and Miran will likely be a