GAO opens probe into FHFA Director Pulte
The U.S. Government Accountability Office confirmed on Dec. 4, 2025 that it has opened an inquiry into FHFA Director Bill Pulte’s conduct after receiving a request tied to complaints that he targeted perceived opponents of President Trump. GAO said it has begun determining the scope and methodology, a process that can take months, and did not provide a completion timeline; FHFA did not immediately comment.
📌 Key Facts
- GAO spokesperson confirms acceptance of a request to investigate FHFA Director Bill Pulte.
- GAO says scoping and methodology determination is underway and can take months with no completion estimate.
- FHFA did not immediately respond to Axios’ request for comment.
📊 Relevant Data
In the fourth quarter of 2023, the homeownership rate among non-Hispanic White Americans was 73.8%, Asian Americans 63%, Hispanic Americans 49.8%, and Black Americans 45.9%.
Homeownership Rates by Race and Ethnicity — Eye On Housing
As of 2023, the US population is composed of approximately 61.6% non-Hispanic White, 18.9% Hispanic or Latino, 13.6% Black, and 6.3% Asian.
Demographics of the United States — Wikipedia
For a $400,000 loan at 6.5% fixed annual percentage rate, a 50-year mortgage would have a monthly payment of $2,255 and total interest paid of $953,000, compared to a 30-year mortgage with a monthly payment of $2,528 and total interest paid of $510,000.
On The Money: Would a 50-year mortgage make homeownership easier — or riskier? — Reuters