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March 14, 2022

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Study Finds TRID Prompted Lower Approval Rates

A study found that mortgages subject to TRID are less attractive to lenders than the pre-TRID version. The CFPB noted its own analysis didn’t find a long-term decline in mortgage originations linked to TRID. Read More

Bill in Senate Takes Aim at Mandatory Arbitration

The bill would render pre-dispute arbitration agreements and class-action waivers relating to consumer financial products and services invalid and unenforceable. Read More

CSBS Outlines Steps to Prevent Repeat of License Renewal Mess

The Conference of State Bank Supervisors is optimistic it will avoid a repeat of the technical glitches that plagued the annual NMLS license renewal process last year. Read More

Fourth Circuit Clarifies QWR Threshold in Caliber Lawsuit

Written correspondence sent to a mortgage servicer providing sufficient information to identify the account and an alleged servicing error is a “qualified written request,” the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled. Read More

Auto Loan Servicers Are the Target of a New Crackdown

The CFPB warned auto loan servicers about repossession practices that could create the potential for violations of the prohibition on engaging in unfair, deceptive or abusive acts or practices. Read More

CFPB Report Cites Issues With Rising Medical Debt

A new report shows that medical debt is the most common collections tradeline on consumer credit reports and out of every 100 Americans, between 18 and 35 people have medical debt in collections. Read More

1st Alliance Loses Appeal on Suspension of License

The Connecticut Supreme Court upheld the revocation of the now-shuttered company’s mortgage license by the state Department of Banking in 2019 for failure to maintain a surety bond. Read More

Labor Organizations Share Concerns with CFPB

Organizations representing workers across various sectors raised concerns regarding increasing employer-driven debt and the rise of new surveillance technology tools. Read More

Other News in Brief

CFPB seeks input from data analysts; GOP lawmakers seek documents regarding FDIC vote on review of bank merger rules; Virginia amends consumer data protection law; Utah passes privacy law; Chopra comments on Executive Order regarding cryptocurrencies. Read More

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