Federal Housing Finance Administration considers cryptocurrencies in mortgage applications, increasing borrowers' approval chances

From Yahoo Finance: 2025-06-25 17:14:00

The Federal Housing Finance Administration Director, William Pulte, has instructed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to consider cryptocurrencies as part of a mortgage application, potentially increasing borrowers’ chances of loan approval. The move aligns with President Trump’s goal to position the U.S. as the “crypto capital of the world.” Cryptocurrency assets must be stored on a U.S.-regulated centralized exchange.

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