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Credit Scores Reflecting COVID-19 Relief Raise Concern

Even though the CARES Act grants relief from adverse credit reporting, some borrowers in forbearance plans have complained of a drop in their credit scores. Read More

Dems Press Federal Agencies to Do More Than Share Information

Democratic senators have called upon the CFPB and the FHFA to immediately address trends to better facilitate fair lending oversight. Read More

Industry Lists Data Protection as Top Priority for Task Force

Some trade and consumer groups also expressed concerns over the timing of the request for information, calling upon the CFPB to extend the comment period. Read More

California Revenue Estimate Cut But DBO Revamp Still On

An updated budget proposal does not scale back the funding needed to create a state-level CFPB despite an anticipated drop in revenue due to the coronavirus pandemic. Read More

CFPB Proposes Changes to Facilitate LIBOR Transition

The proposal allows HELOC lenders and credit card issuers to choose a replacement index that is newly established and has no history, or one that is not new but has a track record. Read More

Court Shoots Down CFPB’s Settlement with Student Loan Trust

A district court in Delaware denied a motion for the entry of a consent judgment because the law firm that signed the settlement lacked authority from the defendants. Read More

CFPB Warns Servicers of Potential Violations

Mortgage servicers could violate the CARES Act if they require documentation from borrowers to prove financial hardship or deny forbearance once it’s properly requested, warned the CFPB. Read More

Other News in Brief

The CFPB updates its examination manual for reverse-mortgage servicing; states extend work-from-home guidance for mortgage loan officers; the bureau settles with short-term lenders and more. Read More

Inside the CFPB

June 8, 2020

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Credit Scores Reflecting COVID-19 Relief Raise Concern

Dems Press Federal Agencies to Do More Than Share Information

Industry Lists Data Protection as Top Priority for Task Force

California Revenue Estimate Cut But DBO Revamp Still On

CFPB Proposes Changes to Facilitate LIBOR Transition

Court Shoots Down CFPB’s Settlement with Student Loan Trust

CFPB Warns Servicers of Potential Violations

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June 8, 2020

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As homeowner equity continues to build, more and more lenders are launching home equity lending products. Are you thinking of joining this market?