Attorney Brian Johnson of Alston & Bird: "It is entirely possible that under new leadership the agency would choose to adjust or rescind certain aspects [of the rule]...”
But first, some background: In 2015, NAMIC and the American Insurance Association successfully challenged the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s final rule on the use of disparate impact to prove allegations of unlawful discrimination with regards to homeowners’ insurance.
CFPB's acting director said more attorneys are needed to achieve his goal of "vigorous oversight of all applicable federal laws and the fullest utilization of our legal authorities."