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What Carson Pick Means for Lenders

written by Loan Smart Team Smart Team December 5, 2016
What Carson Pick Means for Lenders

WASHINGTON — While the designation of retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson to run the Department of Housing and Urban Development appears like an unusual choice, lenders are hoping he can bring a fresh perspective to the industry.

At the very least, some industry analysts said Carson’s seemingly close relationship with President-elect Donald Trump could help bring more attention to housing issues.

Their relationship will help “elevate the issue of housing,” said Brian Montgomery, a former commissioner of the Federal Housing Administration who is now vice chairman of The Collingwood Group. “No doubt in my mind that President Trump values his relationship with Carson.”

Many compared Carson to President Reagan’s selection of Samuel Pierce, a corporate lawyer who had little experience with housing, as head of HUD in 1980. At that time, the Reagan transition team also selected a Realtor and Home Builder to be Pierce’s No. 2 and the head of the FHA.

The team was credited with rejuvenating FHA by introducing a direct endorsement program in 1983. That leaves many in the housing industry waiting to see who is picked to back up Carson.

“Carson does not have a background in this,” said Jaret Seiberg, an analyst for Cowen and Co., in a note to clients. “That is why the team that the President-elect picks to surround Carson will be critical. So far, there are few hints on whom that will be.”

As HUD secretary, Carson is expected to focus on the revitalization of urban areas and inner cities.

But much of the industry’s focus will remain on FHA, which has seen its mortgage fund rebound in the past two years, reigniting calls for it to cut premiums. Carson’s view on that issue is a mystery, but analysts have not ruled out a possible further cut, despite traditional Republican opposition to such a move.

“Carson comes from the conservative side of the GOP, but he is also a populist,” Seiberg said. “That is why we believe there is still a possibility that FHA under Team Trump will cut FHA premiums, though the odds are much lower than if [Hillary] Clinton had won. Such a move on FHA premiums would matter to mortgage insurers. The real key will be Trump’s pick for FHA commissioner.”

While Carson’s views on most key issues are unknown, there is one area where he has staked out a position: the mortgage interest deduction — which is considered a pillar of the housing market.

Source: Brian Collins (National Mortgage News)

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