CFPB Issues Notices of Rulemaking to Address GSE ‘Patch’

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Monday issued two Notices of Proposed Rulemaking to address the impending expiration of the Government-Sponsored Enterprises Patch, also known as the GSE Patch, which affects nearly one million mortgage loans.

Industry Briefs June 23, 2020

Black Knight, Jacksonville, Fla., said homeowners in active forbearance fell again last week. Overall, the number of active forbearance plans is down 57,000 from the previous week and 158,000 from the peak the week of May 22.

FHA, CFPB Issue New Guidance on Forbearance

The Federal Housing Administration and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau yesterday each announced new policies to assist mortgage borrowers impacted by the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic.