RISMedia, September 30, 2025, As Government Shutdown Looms, Mortgage, Real Estate Pros Brace for Potential Disruptions
Some of these agencies are already reeling from earlier federal staffing cuts, including the Departments of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Veterans Affairs and Agriculture. Employees at these agencies work with lenders to process FHA, VA and USDA mortgages, which account for roughly 22% of all home purchase loans, according to the National Community Reinvestment Coalition.
