CFPB examiners found numerous loss mitigation mistakes, including inconsistent communications with borrowers, spotty loss mitigation underwriting and long application review periods. All this could lead to new regulations for servicers.
The CFPB, HUD and the Department of Justice have all gone on record asserting that disparate impact claims are viable under the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Credit Opportunity Act.
Cerberus Capital is contemplating purchasing additional mortgage banking firms. Meanwhile, the CFPB doesn't like what it sees in the servicing space when it comes to customer service.
As expected, we dont believe any mortgages have been sold out of trusts to the city of Richmond, said Tom Deutsch, executive director of the American Securitization Forum.
Fitch has determined that loans originated through a direct retail channel have a lower default risk than those originated through brokers or correspondents.