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Sam Manas

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CFPB, NY Sue Auto Lender Over Unaffordable Loans

January 9, 2023
Sam Manas
The bureau and the New York Office of the Attorney General are suing Michigan-based auto lender Credit Acceptance Corp. over violations of federal and state consumer protection laws.
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CFPB Updates Regulation Z Threshold Later Than Usual

January 9, 2023
Sam Manas
The CFPB is facing criticism from attorneys over its unusually late issuance of annually updated thresholds in Regulation Z’s provisions implementing various laws and rules.
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Trade Groups Pan CFPB Auto Loan Dataset Proposal

January 9, 2023
Sam Manas
Industry trade groups said the bureau’s proposal lacks both a meaningful opportunity for comment and context. Consumer advocates, though, argued that a dataset is necessary and said it should focus primarily on consumer experiences.
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CFPB May Issue More Credit Reporting Rules

January 9, 2023
Sam Manas
During recent congressional hearings, CFPB Director Rohit Chopra said the bureau is weighing whether to issue more credit reporting rules under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
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CFPB Orders Wells Fargo to Pay $3.7 Billion in Largest Penalty Ever

January 9, 2023
Sam Manas
The settlement includes fines and remediation to resolve allegations over customer abuses related to mortgage and auto loan servicing.
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Other News in Brief

January 9, 2023
Sam Manas
State AGs weigh in on CFPB’s Supreme Court appeal; HMDA filing period opens; Community Reinvestment Act thresholds updated; CFPB asks for dismissal of UDAAP lawsuit; CFPB, FTC argue furnishers must investigate legal disputes; bureau penalizes remittances provider.
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CFPB Lingo Change Could Make Bank-Statement Loans Tricky

January 9, 2023
Sam Manas
Change Home Mortgage General Counsel Alan Lindeke said that could be an issue for some lenders...
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NY Proposes Climate Financial Risk Regulations

January 6, 2023
Sam Manas
The New York Department of Financial Services proposed guidance for nonbanks and state-regulated banks outlining standards for managing material climate-related financial risks. Organizations’ efforts should be proportionate to their exposure and shouldn’t interfere with fair lending obligations.
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CMBS Issuance Expected to Decrease Further in 2023

January 5, 2023
Sam Manas
Kroll Bond Rating Agency expects single-borrower/large loan volume to decrease, while Moody’s said interest rates, lower prepayment rates, fewer property acquisitions and limited loan maturities will weigh on issuance.
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RoundPoint Settles Servicing Allegations in Bay State

January 5, 2023
Sam Manas
The mortgage servicer reached a relatively modest settlement with the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office to resolve alleged violations of mortgage servicing and debt collection regulations.
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