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.

CFPB’s Fall Regulatory Agenda: LO Comp, Industry Issues on Radar Screen

The Office of Management and Budget released its Fall Regulatory Agenda, and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau indicated that changes to Mortgage Loan Originator compensation–a long time regulatory priority of the Mortgage Bankers Association–appears to be high on the radar screen.