As Vice-Chairman of UBS's Americas operations, Hensarling's role will focus on building and strengthening client relationships.
Read More »The Fate of Fannie and Freddie
Government and housing industry leaders addressed the potential impact of a Housing Finance Reform Bill that was introduced in September. Here's what they had to say to the House Financial Services Committee.
Read More »What the Industry Said About Calabria’s Nom
With the Trump administration nominating Mark Calabria to head the FHFA, here’s what the industry and lawmakers had to say about a new Director at the agency.
Read More »Lawmakers Weigh in on Kraninger’s Confirmation
Here's what lawmakers from both sides of the aisle had to say after a Senate vote confirmed Kathleen Kraninger as the next director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection.
Read More »Why is Hensarling Calling for Action Against Fannie?
Rep. Jeb Hensarling, Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, said on Friday that the committee would be launching a full investigation into recent allegations in a Bloomberg ...
Read More »Mortgage Insurance Fund Results: What’s the Impact?
As the FHA released its Annual Report to Congress—reporting results from FY 2017—what does this mean for the future of housing?
Read More »CBO Estimates $9.5 Billion Additional Deficit Reduction With Amendment
While much buzz has been surrounding the presumed passing of the Financial Choice Act (H.R. 10), the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), a non-partisan analysis for the U.S. Congress, released the budgetary effects of enacting the amended bill Tuesday. The original CBO estimate, released May 4, 2017, said enacting the legislation would reduce federal deficits by $24.1 billion over the 2017-2027 period, but the recalculated estimate said budget deficits would be significantly more than originally estimated. The House of Representatives is set to vote on the bill Thursday.
Read More »Battle Breaks Out in CHOICE Hearing No. 2
The House Financial Services Committee held a second hearing on the Financial CHOICE Act on Tuesday. Intended to be a replacement for Dodd-Frank, the CHOICE Act aims to increase regulator accountability, discourage financial fraud and insider trading, and ensure taxpayers aren't on the hook for big bank bailouts. The Act was introduced by Rep. Jeb Hensarling (R-Texas).
Read More »Rep. Hensarling Decries FHA’s Premium Reduction
While many praised the Federal Housing Administration's recent decision to lower its mortgage insurance premiums by 25 basis points, not everyone was a fan.
Read More »The Week Ahead: A New Start With a Familiar Face
Two subcommittees in the House Financial Services Committee will hold hearings this week following the announcement that Jeb Hensarling (R-Texas) has been elected for a third term as Chairman of that committee.
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