Chuck Cross of the Conference of State Bank Supervisors said the new eligibility standards jointly issued by the Federal Housing Finance Agency and Ginnie Mae for nonbank mortgage companies could spur updates to harmonize model standards for states.
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Banking trade groups contend that the Fair Credit Reporting Act shouldn’t be read to hold credit reporting agencies responsible for incorrect information if the data comes directly from a furnisher.
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Banking trade groups believe the bureau’s plan to regulate customer service practices is an overreach and could drive consumer distrust in safe and sound financial institutions.
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William Kidwell, a Colorado-based mortgage originator, wants the CFPB to change six rules that he believes are stacked against smaller brokerage shops.
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The CFPB is seeking feedback on its plan to revamp the process through which it collects information from credit card issuers on their products.
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An appeals court recently held that if an agreement’s provisions delegate all disputes to an arbitrator, then claims under the Dodd-Frank Act over the agreement’s enforceability should not be considered by that arbitrator.
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The Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office settled with the Chicago-based servicer, levying the penalty mostly through principal forgiveness.
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