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Sam Manas

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Chopra Mum on Potential Changes to the QM Rule

November 9, 2021
Sam Manas
When asked if he supported the new qualified mortgage rule, Chopra said, “I don’t know"...
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Short Takes: Don’t Lend to FnF Newbies / The Top Dogs in the Niche / More Approvals for SPAC Maneuver / UWM’s Stock Buybacks / Fed LO Survey Reveals…

November 9, 2021
Paul Muolo and Sam Manas
UWM has been busy repurchasing its stock in the open market. It's not alone...
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New CFPB Director Puts ‘Repeat Offenders’ on Notice

November 8, 2021
Sam Manas
In his first testimony to Congress as CFPB director, Rohit Chopra took aim at the agency he inherited, particularly the idea that larger firms get away without proportional punishment compared to smaller ones.
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CFPB, Courts Will Clarify Abusiveness Standards

November 8, 2021
Sam Manas
Not happy with the policy statement on abusiveness issued by his predecessor, the bureau’s new director said he wants to create a durable jurisprudence on the meaning of abusiveness.
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Rohit Chopra Mum on Potential Changes to QM Rule

November 8, 2021
Sam Manas
The CFPB’s new director showed an interest in the question of qualified mortgage standards, but gave no indication as to whether the rule would see significant changes in the coming months.
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CFPB’s Guidance on Debt Collection Causing Confusion

November 8, 2021
Sam Manas
Industry attorneys believe new guidance issued by the CFPB on the debt collection rule that takes effect at the end of the month could end up causing more stress for servicers.
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‘Algorithmic Redlining’ a Focus in Fair Lending Enforcement

November 8, 2021
Sam Manas
In congressional hearings, CFPB Director Rohit Chopra doubled down on his concerns about “algorithmic redlining,” indicating that lenders can expect more robust enforcement on the practice.
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CFPB Paying Close Attention to Servicers’ Foreclosure Actions

November 8, 2021
Sam Manas
The CFPB reiterated that, as COVID-19-related forbearance protections expire, it will be keeping close watch on servicers’ actions.
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CFPB Eyeing Big Tech, Payments and Crypto

November 8, 2021
Sam Manas
CFPB Director Rohit Chopra raised concerns about how big technology companies operate their payments platforms. The regulator is also looking into risks posed by cryptocurrency.
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Other News in Brief

November 8, 2021
Sam Manas
New York to apply CRA standards to nonbanks; CFPB announces 2022 regulatory thresholds under TILA; CFPB issues advisory opinion on mistaken identity matching.
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