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Sam Manas

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Atlantic Union Bank in Settlement Negotiations With CFPB

May 15, 2023
Sam Manas
If the talks fall through, the Virginia-based bank could face charges related to imposing overdraft fees on transactions that didn’t actually cause an overdraw on customer accounts.
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Court Bars Enforcement Action Against Ocwen

May 15, 2023
Sam Manas
For the third time, a judge held that the CFPB’s claims against Ocwen Financial over alleged servicing-related violations of federal law, are barred by a 2014 consent order between the bureau and the servicer.
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CFPB Warns Banks Against Reopening Closed Deposit Accounts

May 15, 2023
Sam Manas
Banks unilaterally reopening a consumer’s deposit account to process transactions could be in violation of the Consumer Financial Protection Act, the CFPB has warned.
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CFPB Proposes ATR Standards for PACE Loans

May 15, 2023
Sam Manas
The proposed rule would require assessments of borrowers’ ability to repay and apply the Truth in Lending Act’s civil liability provision for violations.
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CFPB’s Card Late Fee Proposal Faces Pushback

May 15, 2023
Sam Manas
Banking trade groups panned the rule as unnecessary and damaging to credit card issuers, especially smaller banks and credit unions. Michigan Democrat Rep. Rashida Tlaib has expressed “strong support” for the proposed rule.
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Other News in Brief

May 15, 2023
Sam Manas
The Appraisal Foundation updates appraisal standards; the CFPB will distribute $22 million among debt relief scam victims; CFPB Inspector General expresses opposition to legislation about his office.
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CFPB Fields Renewed Requests on LO Compensation

May 12, 2023
Sam Manas
The CFPB is reviewing LO comp standards, allowing industry participants to submit feedback.
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Marketplace Lending ABS Unscathed by FDIC Consent Order

May 11, 2023
Sam Manas
A Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. consent order against Cross River Bank, a partner in marketplace lending securitizations, won’t impact outstanding ratings on ABS, according to Kroll Bond Rating Agency.
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Trade Groups Ask CFPB For LO Comp Flexibility

May 11, 2023
Sam Manas
As the CFPB reviews its mortgage loan originator rules, trade groups called on the bureau to allow lenders to lower LO compensation.
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California Privacy Law Increased Costs for Mortgage Borrowers

May 3, 2023
Sam Manas
Academic researchers used data from the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act to examine the impact of the implementation of the California Consumer Privacy Act.
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