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Last week, MBA responded to the CFPB’s RFI on fees – both in a comment letter and in a joint trades comment letter – imposed by providers of consumer financial products and services. Also last week, MBA sent a letter to FHFA and the GSEs outlining concerns regarding the GSEs’ temporary condominium requirements on deferred maintenance and structural integrity for condo and co-op projects.

MBA President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, penned a new blog post emphasizing MBA’s continued support for a reduction of FHA’s mortgage insurance premium. On Wednesday, the House Financial Services Committee held a hearing featuring testimony from Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on the state of the international financial system. And on Thursday, the Senate confirmed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court, making her the first Black woman to serve as a Supreme Court justice.

MBA President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, penned a new blog post emphasizing MBA’s continued support for a reduction of FHA’s mortgage insurance premium. On Wednesday, the House Financial Services Committee held a hearing featuring testimony from Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on the state of the international financial system. And on Thursday, the Senate confirmed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court, making her the first Black woman to serve as a Supreme Court justice.

On Monday, the Biden administration released the top-line framework for the Fiscal Year 2023 budget proposal. On Tuesday, the House Financial Services Committee held a hearing on appraisal reform. And on Wednesday, the FDIC released a request for comment on draft principles for safe and sound management of exposures to climate-related financial risk for financial institutions with more than $100 billion in total assets.

On Monday, the Biden administration released the top-line framework for the Fiscal Year 2023 budget proposal. On Tuesday, the House Financial Services Committee held a hearing on appraisal reform. And on Wednesday, the FDIC released a request for comment on draft principles for safe and sound management of exposures to climate-related financial risk for financial institutions with more than $100 billion in total assets.

On Wednesday, the Biden administration released its Interagency Task Force on Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity (PAVE) Action Plan. Yesterday, the Senate Banking Committee held a hearing on the PAVE report. On Tuesday, the CFPB issued a compliance bulletin addressing various unfair and deceptive practices affecting consumer reviews. And on Monday, the SEC voted to release a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would require domestic and foreign registrants to include climate risk and impact information in registration statements and periodic reports.

On Wednesday, the Biden administration released its Interagency Task Force on Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity (PAVE) Action Plan. Yesterday, the Senate Banking Committee held a hearing on the PAVE report. On Tuesday, the CFPB issued a compliance bulletin addressing various unfair and deceptive practices affecting consumer reviews. And on Monday, the SEC voted to release a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would require domestic and foreign registrants to include climate risk and impact information in registration statements and periodic reports.

Last week the Senate Banking Committee advanced FHFA Acting Director Sandra Thompson’s nomination, moving her closer to being confirmed as Director. And on Wednesday, the CFPB announced changes to its supervisory policies and a corresponding update to the exam manual, with the goal of enhancing its ability to protect consumers against illegal discrimination.

Last week the Senate Banking Committee advanced FHFA Acting Director Sandra Thompson’s nomination, moving her closer to being confirmed as Director. And on Wednesday, the CFPB announced changes to its supervisory policies and a corresponding update to the exam manual, with the goal of enhancing its ability to protect consumers against illegal discrimination.

Last week, both the House and Senate passed a $1.5 trillion Fiscal Year 2022 “omnibus” appropriations bill, which includes robust funding for HUD – and several wins for the industry. Also last week, MBA submitted comments to FHFA regarding its new strategic plan.