Breaking: $8 Trillion U.S. FHFA Recognises Bitcoin For Mortgages

The U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has directed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to recognize cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, as an asset for mortgage assessments. This decision, signed on June 25, has the potential to reshape how crypto assets are viewed in the U.S. housing finance system.

Bitcoin Recognised as an Asset for Mortgage

The FHFA has issued a directive instructing the two major government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) — Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac — to include cryptos in their mortgage risk assessments. These GSEs have long played a central role in the U.S. housing market, ensuring liquidity and stability for residential mortgages.

According to U.S. Director of Federal Housing FHFA William Pulte, under the new guidelines, crypto assets that are stored on U.S.-based, regulated exchanges will be considered in evaluating borrowers’ financial status for single-family housing loans.

The directive aims to expand the scope of assets considered in the mortgage lending process, potentially increasing flexibility and liquidity. FHFA Director William J. Pulte emphasized that this move is in line with efforts to provide more sustainable homeownership opportunities.

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