Two CFPB critics appointed to leadership roles at the bureau

The newest senior leaders of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) might not be anticipating long-term employment.Jeffrey Clark was appointed as senior advisor to Mark Paoletta, the CFPB’s new chief legal officer. Both had a tenure at the Center for Renewing America, a conservative think-t

HMBS 2.0 rollout could be hobbled by reported Ginnie Mae staff cuts

Staffing cuts at Ginnie Mae could table or delay the rollout of a complementary reverse mortgage securities program announced last year, according to an interview with a former Ginnie Mae official who requested anonymity out of fear of retaliation and reports of staff cuts by multiple outlets.But a

The Trump administration thinks HUD’s Disaster Relief is a waste of money. They’re wrong

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced its own DOGE Task Force this week, after Elon Musk’s team ravaged the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) last week. While American voters have little transparency into this undemocratic firing squad, we know that they