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President Trump signed an Executive Order to reduce mortgage-regulatory burdens, directing the CFPB to tailor rules for smaller banks, modernize HMDA, ease appraisal requirements, and expand digital mortgage tools to lower costs and expand access for rural, first-time, and low-/moderate-income borrowers, while boosting competition in the mortgage market and citing ongoing deregulation initiatives.
President Biden proposed new housing affordability measures, including a $5,000 tax credit for first-time homebuyers and a $10,000 credit for those selling starter homes, aiming to address soaring mortgage rates and home prices. However, experts argue that the plan could backfire by increasing demand without addressing underlying supply issues, potentially leading to higher home prices. Critics suggest that the proposal may exacerbate the housing crisis and inflation, while some affordable housing advocates and industry members praise Biden's efforts.