Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte confirmed a $3 billion mortgage bond purchase occurred Friday, the day after President Trump ordered a $200 billion buy to lower housing costs. Pulte also stated that the privatization of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae remains a possibility, though he did not provide a timeline for the full $200 billion purchase.
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Q1 profit jumps 35% on strong income growth
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank reported a 35% year-on-year rise in June quarter net profit to Rs 412 crore, driven by higher income and net interest income.