FHFA: U.S. Federal Housing Announces 2026 Multifamily Loan Purchase Caps for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
U.S. Federal Housing announced today that the 2026 multifamily loan purchase caps for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises) will be $88 billion for each Enterprise, for a combined total of $176 billion to support the multifamily market. To ensure a strong focus on affordable housing and underserved markets, U.S. Federal Housing will require…
OCC: Request for Information Issued on Community Banks’ Engagement with Core Service Providers and Other Essential Third-Party Service Providers
Today the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) released a request for information (RFI) on community banks’ engagement with their core service providers and other essential third-party service providers. Note for Community Banks This request for information applies to all banks that may want to comment on the matters in the RFI. Highlights…
HUD: Disaster Aid & Financial Flexibility Delivered for Alaska Residents Impacted by Natural Disasters
U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner announced the availability of federal disaster assistance to the State of Alaska to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected October 8-13, 2025 by severe storms, flooding, and remnants of Typhoon Halong. “HUD serves every American and works alongside communities to help rebuild homes, neighborhoods, and…
HUD: Agency Supports Homeownership and Housing Affordability for More Than One Million Americans
Includes 560,000 first-time American homebuyers Secretary Scott Turner announces the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provided a pathway for homeownership and supported housing affordability for more than one million Americans this year through the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) and the Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae). “President Trump’s bold leadership is empowering…
Federal Reserve: College Fed Challenge Winners Announced
Pace University won the 22nd Annual National College Fed Challenge. Pace University won the 22nd annual national College Fed Challenge on Friday, a team competition that encourages undergraduate students to learn about the U.S. economy, monetary policymaking, and the role of the Federal Reserve System. Teams analyze economic and financial conditions and formulate a monetary policy recommendation,…
CFPB: Agency’s Supervision Division Releases New “Humility Pledge”
Today, the CFPB made changes to how the Supervision Division conducts exams. Previously, under the leadership of Director Chopra and Biden’s Director of Supervision Lorelei Salas, a former Soros activist who was put on leave in February 2025, this division was the weaponized arm of the CFPB. Under President Trump and Director Vought’s leadership, that…
ABA: National Survey Finds Majority of U.S. Consumers Think Congress Should Hold Credit Unions Accountable Regarding Tax-Exempt Status and Benefits
With 20 years having passed since Congress last held a hearing to conduct oversight of the federal tax exemption that credit unions receive, a new survey conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of the American Bankers Association finds that a wide majority of U.S. consumers (67%) believe that Congress should reexamine the tax-exempt status of federal…
HUD: Secretary Scott Turner Visits Atlanta to Witness How Opportunity Zones Are Spurring Growth, Expanding Housing Affordability
U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner visited Centennial Yards in Atlanta, an expansive 50-acre mixed use development located within one of the city’s Opportunity Zones. Secretary Turner and stakeholders toured the site, including several new residential and commercial properties under construction, and met with key partners to discuss how the project is…
SBA: SBIC Program Delivers Record Capital in FY25
America First agenda fuels surge of investment in nation’s small businesses Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that the Small Business Investment Company(SBIC) program closed Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) with the largest level of investment capital in the program’s history. In total, the SBIC program reached $53 billion in combined private capital and SBA leverage, compared…
Federal Reserve: Board Releases Information Regarding Enhancements to Bank Supervision
The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday released information regarding enhancements to bank supervision. The new supervisory operating principles were provided to all Federal Reserve supervisory leadership and staff and are intended to focus Federal Reserve examiners on material financial risks threatening the safety and soundness of banks and on taking timely, proportionate action to ensure…