CFPB Study: 11 Million Families at Risk of Losing Housing

With federal foreclosure moratoria slated to end June 30, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau this week issued a report warning of widespread evictions and foreclosures, absent additional public and private action.

MBA Comment Letter Asks Level Playing Field on Consumer Access to Financial Records

The Mortgage Bankers Association submitted a comment letter yesterday to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, asking that a Bureau proposal on consumer access to financial records provide a level playing field for all authorized data users and promotes consumer awareness in the ways that data are accessed and used.

Kraninger Steps Down as CFPB Director

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Kathy Kraninger announced her resignation yesterday effective immediately, paving the way for President Joe Biden’s nominee, Rohit Chopra, to take over the agency.

CFPB Issues Final Rules Clarifying Role of Supervisory Guidance, Escrow Accounts

In final actions of the Trump Administration, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau yesterday issued two final rules. The first confirms the Bureau’s use of supervisory guidance for its supervised institutions; the second exempts certain financial institutions from establishing escrow accounts for higher-priced mortgage loans.

Biden Nominates Rohit Chopra to Lead CFPB

President-Elect Joe Biden on Monday nominated Rohit Chopra, who worked closely with Elizabeth Warren in creating the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in the wake of the Great Recession, to serve as the Bureau’s next Director.

Biden Nominates Rohit Chopra to Lead CFPB

President-Elect Joe Biden on Monday nominated Rohit Chopra, who worked closely with Elizabeth Warren in creating the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in the wake of the Great Recession, to serve as the Bureau’s next Director.

Housing Market Roundup, Jan. 4, 2021

We hope you had an enjoyable holiday break. Here is a summary of some reports that came out over the holidays:

Industry Briefs Dec. 23, 2020

The Federal Housing Administration announced completion of its revised and streamlined loan-level certification form required from lenders when originating a single-family mortgage intended for FHA insurance endorsement.

Industry Briefs Dec. 15, 2020

LERETA, Pomona, Calif., a provider of national real estate tax and flood services, acquired the Flood Determinations Solution from Wolters Kluwer Governance, Risk & Compliance, Minneapolis, for an undisclosed sum.