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FDIC's Continued Focus on RESPA Section 8 Violations: What Bank and Non-Bank Lenders Should Know

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It is no secret that the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) actively monitors its banks for compliance with Section 8 of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA Section 8). However, in its March 2024...more

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District Court Dismisses CFPB's Case against Townstone, Refusing to Extend ECOA Protections to "Prospective Applicants"

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On February 3, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois dismissed with prejudice the lawsuit filed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) against Townstone Financial, Inc. (Townstone), a...more

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CFPB Withdraws Former Marketing Services Agreement Guidance; Issues New Frequently Asked Questions Regarding RESPA Section 8 and...

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On October 7, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) took steps to clarify its interpretation of how settlement service providers may comply with the “no kickback” and “unearned fee” provisions of Section 8 of the...more

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CFPB Loses Another RESPA Case

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A federal district court recently ruled against the CFPB in a long-standing case under the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) involving a Louisville, Kentucky law firm Borders & Borders, PLC (Borders). In the...more

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Financial Services Weekly News - April 2017 #4

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Editor's Note - State Regulators Sue OCC Over Federal FinTech Charter. On April 26, the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) sued the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) in the U.S. District Court for...more

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The CFPB Strongly Scrutinizes MSAs Under RESPA

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently provided guidance discouraging mortgage industry participants from entering into marketing services arrangements (MSAs). An MSA is an agreement under which a settlement...more

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Regulators Demand “Good Faith Efforts” for TRID Implementation

Why it matters - Federal regulators said they don’t expect perfection from banks trying to comply with the new mortgage disclosure requirements but will not turn a blind eye with regard to enforcement. In letters to...more

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#Retweet the #CFPB: How Social Media is Affecting Consumer Advocacy

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Social media has become an integral part of our society, and now it's playing a big role in our industry, too. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is harnessing the power of Facebook and Twitter not only to create...more

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CFPB and DOJ announce redlining settlement

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Consistent with recent indications from CFPB and Department of Justice officials that more redlining cases would soon be coming, the CFPB and DOJ have announced a proposed consent order with Hudson City Savings Bank to settle...more

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Montana Temporarily Reduces Licensing Renewal Fees

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Montana has adopted a temporary rule to reduce certain licensing renewal fees by 50 percent for the period of January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016. The Department of Administration believes that adopting the Uniform...more

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CFPB and DOJ Announce Joint Action Against Hudson City Savings Bank, F.S.B.

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On September 24, 2015, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a joint action against Hudson City Savings Bank, F.S.B. (Hudson). The complaint alleges that Hudson...more

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No deference for CFPB amicus brief from Ninth Circuit

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Many readers probably remember Edwards v. First American Financial Corp. for its ill-fated journey to the U.S. Supreme Court. The Supreme Court had granted certiorari to decide the issue of whether a plaintiff who brings a...more

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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's new "Know Before You Owe" Mortgage Disclosure...

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) recently issued or perhaps had to issue a proposed amendment to the “Know Before You Owe mortgage disclosure rule,” also known as the “TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure” rule,...more

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CFPB, DOJ Join in Fair Lending Enforcement Action Against Provident

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On Thursday, the CFPB and the Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a joint complaint against the second-largest private mortgage company in the United States alleging it engaged in discriminatory lending practices from 2006 to...more

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CFPB gives guidance and answers FAQ on the new Closing Disclosure

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On November 18, 2014, the CFPB staff and Federal Reserve Board co-hosted a webinar that addressed questions about the Final TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure Rule that will be effective for applications received by creditors...more

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CFPB Provides Guidance on the New Loan Estimate

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On October 1, 2014, the CFPB staff and Federal Reserve Board co-hosted a webinar that addressed questions about the Final TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure Rule that will be effective for applications received by creditors or...more

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CFPB Answers FAQ on the TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosures Rule

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On August 26, 2014, the CFPB staff and Federal Reserve Board co-hosted a webinar and addressed questions about the final TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosures Rule that will be effective for applications received by creditors or...more

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CFPB to Shine Spotlight on Mini-Correspondent Mortgage Lending?

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On July 9, 2014, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB” or “Bureau”) issued Policy Guidance on the issue of Mortgage Brokers Transitioning to Mini-Correspondent Lenders (“Policy Guidance”), which highlights risks...more

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CFPB Unveils New Integrated Disclosures Under RESPA and TILA

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Today, in a broadcast streamed live on the internet, the CFPB unveiled the long awaited final rule that contains the Integrated Mortgage Disclosures under the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (“RESPA”), Regulation X, and...more

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