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William J. Pulte Sworn In as 5th Director of U.S. Federal Housing (FHFA)

for immediate release
03/14/2025

Washington, D.C. — In an Agency ceremony, William J. Pulte was sworn in today to a five-year term as Director of the United States Federal Housing Finance Agency (U.S. Federal Housing). Mr. Pulte was appointed to head the Agency by President Donald J. Trump.

“I am honored by President Trump’s trust as we usher in a Golden Age of housing and mortgage accessibility,” said Director Pulte. “Safe and sound housing markets are the foundation of American homeownership, so I will be laser-focused on the safety and soundness of our regulated entities as we ensure that the dream of homeownership becomes a reality for as many Americans as possible.”

U.S. Federal Housing (FHFA) was created by the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 to oversee Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Home Loan Bank System, which collectively provide more than $8.5 trillion in funding for U.S. mortgage markets and financial institutions. The Agency serves as regulator and conservator of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and regulator of the Federal Home Loan Banks.

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The Federal Housing Finance Agency regulates Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the 11 Federal Home Loan Banks.  These government-sponsored enterprises provide more than $8.5 trillion in funding for the U.S. mortgage markets and financial institutions.  Additional information is available at www.FHFA.gov, on Twitter @FHFAYouTubeFacebook, and LinkedIn.

 

Contacts: MediaInq​uiries@FHFA.gov