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  Fed keeps rates unchanged again, aligning with mortgage industry projectionsFriday, June 20, 2025 The Federal Open Market Committee voted to maintain the federal funds target rate at a range of 4-1/4 percent to 4-1/2 percent, citing a confluence of positive and negative economic indicators warranting a measured approach in the eyes of its members. The decision aligns with projections by mortgage industry leaders but elicited harsh criticism from President Donald Trump. |
 Why ‘anonymization’ is the new standard in safeguarding data privacyFriday, June 20, 2025 One of the key shifts in data privacy best practices is an emphasis on a concept known as “anonymization.” ICE Vice President of Loan Data Products Conrad Ficca spoke with Dodd Frank Update about the benefits of a new approach to data privacy and other key considerations for a technology provider entrusted with protecting sensitive personal identifying information (PII) from a dataset. |
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Home builders tout policies promoting affordable housing constructionFriday, June 20, 2025 Lawmakers are being urged to support policies designed to help builders increase the production of quality, affordable housing. More than 1,000 builders, remodelers and associates of the residential construction industry brought their advocacy efforts to Washington, D.C. for the National Association of Home Builders 2025 Legislative Conference. |
Podcast: Are We on a Road to Recession or Just a Speed Bump?Friday, June 20, 2025 If you are a business owner or a real estate professional who is unsure how certain aspects of the economy will impact you, you could likely benefit from Dr. Bill Conerly’s straight forward, to-the-point discussion with October Research Chief Knowledge Officer Mary Schuster on our Keys to Real Estate podcast.
SEC, DOJ charge real estate CEO over ‘Ponzi-like’ schemeFriday, June 20, 2025 The Securities and Exchange Commission charged the former CEO of a real estate investment business with defrauding approximately 200 investors out of at least $46 million through an elaborate “Ponzi-like” scheme. In a parallel action the Department of Justice announced criminal charges in the matter.
 Senators press Pulte on plans to end GSE conservatorshipTuesday, June 17, 2025 President Donald Trump has vowed to end the conservatorship of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, drawing concerns and criticism from some lawmakers about the lack of details about how the administration plans on doing so and the potential impact to the mortgage market and the broader financial system.
 MBA reports uptick in credit availability based on May lending dataTuesday, June 17, 2025 Credit availability rose by 2.1 percent in May, based on the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI). The MCAI is calculated by analyzing several factors related to borrower eligibility using data provided by ICE Mortgage Technology.
 CFPB redresses consumers harmed by predatory job training programTuesday, June 17, 2025 The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced its intent to distribute more than $4 million in long-awaited restitution to consumers harmed by a job training company’s deceptive marketing and unfair debt collection practices after receiving pressure from several state attorneys general.
Make a Child Smile at NS3 helps families through industry member’s foundation Tuesday, June 17, 2025 Attendees at this year’s National Settlement Services Summit (NS3) not only had the opportunity bring some joy to families in the Pittsburgh area through the annual “Make a Child Smile” community service event, but they also supported a non-profit near and dear to one of their colleagues.
 New Fed IG will oversee CFPB investigation over mass firingsFriday, June 13, 2025 Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell appointed a new leader of the Fed Office of Inspector General, who will have oversight of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau as well. Days later, the Fed announced its intent to investigate efforts to make massive staff cuts at the bureau ahead of his arrival.
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