The Mortgage Bankers Association and a broad coalition of financial services stakeholders recently launched a consumer awareness campaign to reach borrowers who have missed one or more mortgage payments as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and may be eligible for forbearance assistance under the CARES Act or other forms of mortgage payment relief.
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CFPB Extends Comment Period on ECOA/Reg B RFI to Dec. 1
Bowing to requests by the Mortgage Bankers Association and other industry trade groups, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau yesterday said it will provide an additional 60 days for public comment on its Request for Information on expanding access to credit through Regulation B, which implements the Equal Credit Opportunity Act.
CFPB Proposes New Category of Qualified Mortgages
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau yesterday issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to create a new category of seasoned qualified mortgages, called “Seasoned QMs,” to “encourage innovation and help ensure access to responsible, affordable in the mortgage credit market.”
The Week Ahead
The Federal Open Market Committee holds its next Policy Meeting this Tuesday, July 28 and Wednesday, July 29. While Fed-watchers don’t expect the FOMC to take action on the federal funds rate—it’s already at zero—they will, as usual, go over the Wednesday statement with a fine-toothed editing pencil to gain insight on other steps to boost an uncertain economy amid the global coronavirus pandemic.
Supreme Court Rules Independent CFPB Director Unconstitutional
A divided Supreme Court on Monday ruled the current structure of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, with power resting with a single director, is unconstitutional, but stopped short of allowing the Trump Administration to dismantle the agency.
Supreme Court Rules Independent CFPB Director Unconstitutional
A divided Supreme Court on Monday ruled the current structure of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, with power resting with a single director, is unconstitutional, but stopped short of allowing the Trump Administration to dismantle the agency.
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.
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.
Federal Agencies Launch Joint Mortgage, Housing Assistance Website on Coronavirus Impact
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Federal Housing Finance Agency and HUD yesterday launched a new mortgage and housing assistance website designed to ensure homeowners and renters have current and accurate housing assistance information during the COVID-19 national emergency.
CFPB Implements Advisory Opinion Program, Amends ‘Responsible Business Conduct’ Bulletin
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Friday announced several Mortgage Bankers Association-recommended steps to offer clear guidance to lenders and servicers.