Bill Pulte, who currently serves as head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, has been named to additionally serve as acting director of national intelligence, according to recent reports.

Pulte has been leading the Federal Housing Finance Agency, where his performance on housing market initiatives has faced scrutiny. The agency oversees government-sponsored enterprises Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which play crucial roles in the mortgage market.

The dual appointment means Pulte will now oversee both housing finance policy and the nation's intelligence operations simultaneously. The Director of National Intelligence position involves coordinating the work of 17 intelligence agencies and serving as the president's principal intelligence advisor.

The appointment comes as the administration continues to fill key national security positions. The Director of National Intelligence role was established in 2004 following recommendations from the 9/11 Commission to better coordinate intelligence operations across agencies.

Pulte's background in housing finance represents an unconventional path to intelligence leadership, as the role typically goes to individuals with extensive experience in national security, intelligence operations, or military service.