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The U.S. Department of Treasury's borrowing estimate for the first quarter of 2015 is about 25 percent lower than its original prediction issued two months ago, according to an announcement from Treasury released Monday.

In a widely anticipated move, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) was named Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs for the 114th Congress, according to an announcement from Shelby's website Thursday.

Federal Reserve officials released on Wednesday their final summary of economic conditions in 2014, ending the year on an upbeat note with reports of continued growth.

In her time at Treasury, Coloretti advised the secretary on the development and execution of the department's budget, strategic plans, and the internal management of the agency and its bureaus.

Former OneWest Bank vice chairman Brian P. Brooks is joining Fannie Mae as EVP, general counsel, and corporate secretary, according to an announcement from the company.

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has announced the appointment of Janell Byrd-Chichester as the organization's new chief of staff.

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced on Monday a 60-day extension for the commenting period for proposed rule to revise membership requirements for Federal Home Loan Banks back in September.

Government-sponsored enterprise Fannie Mae recently confirmed two high-level personnel changes within the organization.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the U.S. Department of Treasury, and the Ad Council have teamed up for a series of public service announcements (PSAs) in an effort to reach struggling homeowners and prevent foreclosures, HUD announced on Wednesday.

For the 12 months ending in July, FHFA reported house prices were up 4.4 percent. As of the latest index, the national HPI is now 6.4 percent below its peak in April 2007 and is roughly in line with its July 2005 level.