CFPB Issues Proposed Rule on Reg Z Escrow Exemptions

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Thursday issued a notice of proposed rulemaking that would amend Regulation Z to provide a new exemption available to certain insured depository institutions and insured credit unions from the requirement to establish escrow accounts for certain higher-priced mortgage loans.

MBA Urges NCUA to Raise Appraisal Threshold for Residential Transactions

The Mortgage Bankers Association, in a comment letter submitted yesterday to the National Credit Union Administration, said it supports NCUA’s proposal to raise the appraisal threshold for residential real estate transactions from $250,000 to $400,000.

MBA Urges NCUA to Raise Appraisal Threshold for Residential Transactions

The Mortgage Bankers Association, in a comment letter submitted yesterday to the National Credit Union Administration, said it supports NCUA’s proposal to raise the appraisal threshold for residential real estate transactions from $250,000 to $400,000.