Coverage dated October 1, 2026

Pulte’s FHFA slashes mortgage fraud watchdog’s budget

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Under a last-minute budget cut, the FHFA inspector general's office will have to cut up to 80% of its staff and cease investigations into mortgage fraud.

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Reports & sources

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  1. The Hill

    Democrats call for Pulte resignation over FHFA watchdog budget cuts (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Top Democratic lawmakers are calling on Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte to resign after the agency cut funding for its inspector general, a move they say could effectively shut down the independent watchdog. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.

  2. Federal News Network

    Pulte’s FHFA slashes mortgage fraud watchdog’s budget (opens Federal News Network)

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    Federal News Network's feed description

    Under a last-minute budget cut, the FHFA inspector general's office will have to cut up to 80% of its staff and cease investigations into mortgage fraud.