April 22, 2024

Mortgage Servicing Complaints Increase in First Quarter

Complaints filed with the CFPB regarding mortgage servicing went up in the first quarter of 2024, while issues tied to mortgage originations declined. (Includes two data tables.) Read More

CFPB Considering Shifting Cost Burden of Title Insurance to Lenders

A request for information is expected from the bureau as early as the end of this month. Read More

CFPB Updates Nonbank Supervision Procedures

According to industry attorneys, the updated rule signals that the CFPB will “increasingly encourage, and perhaps pressure, nonbanks to consent to be supervised.” Read More

CFPB Focusing on Fair Lending, Insurance Costs

Mark McArdle, assistant director of mortgage markets at the CFPB, discussed some of the bureau’s top priorities during a recent webinar. Read More

CFPB Cracks Down on FDCPA and FCRA Violations

Measures to protect consumers from violations of FDCPA and FCRA involving medical and rent collections are underway. Read More

House Republicans Criticize CFPB’s Funding Structure

Republicans and Democrats remain divided over whether the CFPB’s current spending and funding are constitutional. Read More

CFPB Encourages Illinois to Adopt Appraisal Protections

Changes to the state’s Community Reinvestment Act would further protect against discriminatory appraisals, according to the CFPB. Read More

CFPB, European Commission to Hold Principal-Level Talks

The two jurisdictions are continuing their partnership to share information about consumer financial protection issues and regulations. Read More

Other News in Brief

Judge in credit card lawsuit can continue; Republicans warn the bureau against rulemaking to limit arbitration; California tech school banned from lending. Read More

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Mortgage Servicing Complaints Increase in First Quarter

CFPB Considering Shifting Cost Burden of Title Insurance to Lenders

CFPB Updates Nonbank Supervision Procedures

CFPB Focusing on Fair Lending, Insurance Costs

CFPB Cracks Down on FDCPA and FCRA Violations

House Republicans Criticize CFPB’s Funding Structure

CFPB Encourages Illinois to Adopt Appraisal Protections

CFPB, European Commission to Hold Principal-Level Talks

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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?