<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>FHFA Director Bill Pulte announced a potential shift in how crypto holdings are treated in the traditional housing finance system.</li><li>The review will explore incorporating cryptocurrencies into asset evaluations for federally backed mortgages, impacting Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Home Loan Banks.</li><li>As Bitcoin reaches over $105,000, the proposal marks a milestone in integrating crypto into mainstream financial assessments.</li><li>Mortgage applicants with significant digital holdings could gain better access to federally backed home financing if the proposal succeeds.</li><li>This move reflects the growing recognition of crypto as a legitimate store of value.</li><li>Details on the timeline, scope, and specific digital assets to be included in the evaluation remain undisclosed by FHFA Director Pulte.</li><li>The impact of crypto volatility and custodianship on mortgage underwriting is yet to be clarified.</li><li>The study's outcome could reshape how homeownership is financed in a digitizing economy.</li></ul>

US Housing Agency Eyes Crypto Holdings for Mortgages

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