New Trump Executive Order Aims To Expand Access To Home Loans | March 17, 2026

On today’s Hot Sheet, Byron Lazine broke down President Trump’s new executive order aimed at expanding access to home loans by easing regulations and supporting community bank lending.

He also reviewed the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index, which showed builder sentiment ticking up to 38 in March despite ongoing affordability pressures.

For today’s third topic, Byron unpacked Realtor.com’s February Rental Report, with median rents falling to $1,667 and marking a four-year low after 30 straight months of declines.