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Mortgage Industry Reacts To Powell Renomination

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After weeks of waiting, President Biden announced Monday he is renominating Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome H. Powell to another four-year term. Now analysts are asking what impact another Powell term will mean to mortgage rates and the housing market. The move has been characterized as a return to the status quo in which the Fed chairman is reappointed regardless of their political identity, a tradition former President Trump bucked when he appointed Powell. The Fed chairman question has been on many industry watchers’ minds in the last two weeks. Much was made of Biden’s sit down with Fed Governor Lael Brainard, seen as the most likely candidate if Biden chose to make a change. Brainard has instead been nominated as…

White House Promotes Rescue Plan Housing Benefits

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The White House took to Twitter on Thursday to promote the housing-related benefits included in the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan. Here’s what they had to say: Across the country, millions of Americans are struggling to keep a roof over their head. Here’s a breakdown of how the American Rescue Plan will help:— The White House (@WhiteHouse) March 18, 2021 The American Rescue Plan provides more than $21.5 billion in emergency rental assistance to help millions of families keep up on their rent and remain in their homes.— The White House (@WhiteHouse) March 18, 2021 The bill includes $10 billion to help homeowners behind on their mortgage and utility payments — helping avoid foreclosures.— The White House (@WhiteHouse) March 18,…