Workforce cuts, the rescission of Fair Housing initiatives and COVID assistance, and multiple pathways for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are all under discussion at the federal housing agencies.
Source: Inman News
HUD and the FHFA are changing. Here’s everything you need to know
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