Rep. Eric Swalwell (D -California) has filed a lawsuit against Bill Pulte, the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), accusing him of violating federal privacy laws by improperly accessing Swalwell’s mortgage records.

Pulte referred Swalwell to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) on Nov. 13, alleging mortgage and tax fraud. He claims Swalwell falsely identified his Washington, D.C., home as his primary residence to secure more favorable mortgage terms.

The FHFA, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are also listed as defendants in the lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of details ⇒