Lawmakers press FHFA on crypto for mortgages

Senate Democrats press FHFA on crypto use in mortgages

Five Senate Democrats are urging caution as the Federal Housing Finance Agency considers allowing unconverted cryptocurrency in mortgage underwriting. Citing volatility, security and ethical concerns, the lawmakers warn such a move could destabilize housing markets. Pushback follows FHFA Director Bill Pulte’s social media remarks signaling openness to crypto-backed mortgage assets.

Has the real estate portal landscape changed after all the M&A?

The real estate portal space may look static, but behind the scenes, mergers like Rocket’s acquisition of Redfin are shaking up the status quo. As Rocket, Zillow and others race to build end-to-end housing ecosystems, analysts warn the landscape is evolving fast — and the…