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Claim Text: Despite the change, Bill Pulte, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) that oversees Fannie Mae, insisted that Fannie Mae's "underwriting standards are the same."
Simplified Text: Bill Pulte insisted that Fannie Mae's underwriting standards remain unchanged.
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Claim Maker: Bill Pulte
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Created: December 6, 2025 at 12:31 AM (8 months ago)
Last Updated: December 6, 2025 at 12:31 AM (8 months ago)

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