An analysis of Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data by Zillow Home Loans, Seattle, found nearly 45% of conventional primary home borrowers opted to purchase mortgage points in 2022 as a way to reduce their monthly payment.
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CoreLogic: Mortgage Delinquency Rate Hovers Near Record Low
CoreLogic, Irvine, Calif., said mortgage delinquencies fell in February from January but rose slightly from a year ago.
CFPB Issues Guidance on ‘Zombie’ Mortgage Illegal Collection Tactics
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Wednesday issued guidance on debt collectors, covered by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, threatening to foreclose on homes with mortgages past the statute of limitations.
CFPB, Federal Agencies Warn of AI Bias Risks
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and three other federal agencies on Tuesday issued a joint statement cautioning financial firms that use of artificial intelligence could increase risk of bias and civil rights violations.
Quote: Tuesday May 2, 2023
“Banks are actively enhancing their digital strategy by adopting new automated solutions to improve efficiency and provide better experiences for both clients and employees. AI and machine learning are transforming the banking industry and enabling organizations to remain competitive and relevant.”
–Giles Wrench, Vice-Chairman of Financial Services with JLL, Chicago.
MISMO Seeks Members for New eHELOC Development Workgroup
MISMO®, the real estate finance industry standards organization, issued a call for participants to join a new development workgroup focused on creating standards for Electronic Home Equity Lines of Credit (eHELOC).
MBA Education/MISMO Webinar May 1: Timeline and Updates for FHFA Credit Scoring Changes
MBA Education and MISMO hold a timely webinar, Timeline and Updates for FHFA Credit Scoring Changes, on Monday, May 1 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. ET.
MBA Amicus Brief: Lenders Not Liable for Actions of Independent Appraisers
The Mortgage Bankers Association on Friday filed an amicus brief in litigation in response to a statement of interest filed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Department of Justice examining the liability standard that would apply to lenders for the acts of independent, third-party appraisers.
To the Point with Bob: FHFA Needs a Better Plan on Loan-Level Pricing Fees
MBA members have a long history of adjusting to regulatory changes. Our more than 2,100 member companies, representing the full range of lenders, loan servicers, and other stakeholders, share FHFA’s goal of a sound mortgage finance system. MBA is certain, however, that the LLPA based on DTI would not advance the GSEs’ mission but instead create complications and problems for borrowers and lenders alike.
CoreLogic: 20M Houses at High Risk from Severe Convective Storms
Twenty million single-family homes are at high risk from severe convective storms, reported CoreLogic, Irvine, Calif.