Mortgage
Mortgage docs show Bessent once agreed to occupy two different houses as his 'principal residence' at the same time. Trump wants to fire Fed governor Cook for a similar issue. Neither situation is clear proof of fraud.
WATCH: Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte shares where he received alleged mortgage fraud tip on Fed Governor Lisa Cook, and his thoughts on Fed Chair Jay Powell
Fed governor Lisa Cook took out 2 owner-occupied and 1 second-home mortgage in 2021, about 1 year before her Fed appointment was confirmed by the Senate. Here key details on each loan.

Fixed vs. variable rate mortgage dominance is why American home prices have stayed high vs. other countries during this high rate era.
FHFA chief Pulte’s crypto mortgage push helps some crypto holders get home loans easier. But don’t worry, it won’t lead to mortgage crisis 2.0. Colin Robertson explains.

Rocket bridge loans let you tap existing home equity for down payment on new home (and to fix up your place to sell), and the interest-only payments don't hit your pre-approval on the new home.
Mortgage rates back up to 7%, which stings, but 7% is right in middle of 2023 to 2025 range. Here's what'll influence rates direction next.
Trump says he "will be making a decision in the near future" about ending Fannie, Freddie conservatorship
MBA Secondary 2025 LIVE BLOG – State of Mortgage Markets, Rates, Regs, Lenders from top banks, lenders, regulators.
Here are the top takeaways from 2025 MBA Legal Issues & Regulatory Compliance Conference
How far will Rocket and others go to deliver one-stop shop homebuying? These diagrams answer the question.
Combined Rocket & Mr. Cooper will originate $123.3 billion and service $2.1 trillion in mortgage loans for 10 million consumers
The Basis Point is hosting a Close To Home affordability workshop to update lenders & realtors on consumer finance & homeownership trends.
ICE Experience 2025 is the largest mortgage fintech conference in America. The Basis Point Live Blog has all the details.

Rocket is committed to Redfin agents and loan officers as Redfin’s primary source of revenue.

