Daily Dose

The Senate Budget Committee approved the Republican tax bill Tuesday afternoon, clearing another hurdle for the legislation and putting it on track for a full Senate vote.

The Fed Chair nominee faced questions from both sides of the aisle, during which he called for smarter regulation, described cybersecurity as one of the primary threats to the financial system, and described housing reform as “unfinished business.”

Former CFPB attorney Richard Horn breaks down what two Acting Directors means from the novel legal issues it raises to the decision-making power the Acting Director possesses.

Today during a nomination hearing held by the U.S. Senate Banking Committee Brian Montgomery was approved as Assistant Secretary for Housing—Federal Housing Commissioner, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. His nomination will now move to a full Senate vote.

Former Rep. Barney Frank (D-Massachusetts), who co-authored the 2010 law that established the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Act, also known as also known as Dodd-Frank, said Monday ...

A new ranking of top lenders is in—see what companies are leading the way when it comes to mortgages closed.

The latest data on home values reports that more than half of the nation's largest metros gained over $10,000 in value in the last year.

Sworn in Tuesday afternoon, the freshly minted Comptroller praised the importance of the OCC, but also indicated a move toward streamlined regulations and less red tape.

Speaking during a press conference following a chaotic and confusing morning at the CFPB, Mulvaney had harsh words about the CFPB’s past actions, but added that he was “not here to shut the place down.”

On Monday, HUD and the Census Bureau released their October New Home Sales Report—reporting increases above prior estimates.