Illustrating the relative success the CFPB had in striking a middle-of-the-road tone in its ability-to-repay final rule, nearly every interested public and private constituency seemed to find some things to like and other things to be concerned about in the end product. The Mortgage Bankers Association, like many lending and real estate groups, said it was pleased the bureau provided a legal safe harbor to lenders when they originate loans that meet the QM standards in the rule. “This approach should allow lenders to...