Trump Orders More Housing

Today on Today in Mortgages, we break down the White House’s newly announced executive orders aimed at boosting homebuilding and reducing construction costs. Rich Jefferson joins Michael to unpack what’s real, what’s political, and what could actually move the needle for affordability in 2026 and beyond.

In this episode:

• What the new executive orders really direct agencies to do
• Impact on builders: permits, inspections, soft costs & environmental reviews
• Why timelines (60‑day clocks) could matter more than policies
• Whether affordability issues—insurance, taxes, rates—get any relief
• The lending-focused order: speeding up TRID, disclosures, and loan processing
• How faster closings help everybody
• Why Network Funding’s 10‑Day Close gives LOs a competitive edge
• Election‑year pressures & the likelihood of real policy action

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