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RegFi Episode 50: Navigating California’s Mortgage Landscape

Hosts Jerry Buckley and Sherry Safchuk sit down with Susan Milazzo, the CEO of the California Mortgage Bankers Association (CMBA), to discuss the current state and future of mortgage banking in California. As the voice of the...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

To Record or Not to Record a Mortgage Modification, That Is the Question

A common, and a venerable, question when modifying a mortgage loan — should the mortgage lender record the modification of the mortgage in the land records?...more

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RegFi Episode 45: Challenges and Opportunities in Banking Today: An Economist’s Perspective

NYU economics professor Larry White joins RegFi co-hosts Jerry Buckley and Caroline Stapleton to discuss a range of current issues facing the financial services industry. Professor White provides data on the significant...more

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CSBS to Release Enhancements to Nationwide Multistate Licensing System & Registry (NMLS) on July 20.

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The Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) will release the first phase of major enhancements to the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System & Registry (NMLS) on July 20....more

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RegFi Episode 39: Technological Innovation in the Mortgage Industry

Bob Broeksmit, President and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association, joins RegFi co-hosts Jerry Buckley and Caroline Stapleton to discuss the transformative impact of technology on the mortgage industry. Bob highlights the...more

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CFPB Settles with Nonbank Mortgage Originator for $4 Million

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On June 18, 2024, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced that it has filed a proposed order that would require a Florida-based nonbank mortgage loan originator to pay a $3.95 million penalty for allegedly...more

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FHA Seeks Comment on Third Party Originator Fraud With Short Comment Timeframe

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On June 17, 2024, FHA announced in draft Mortgage Letter 2024-12 a proposed revision to its Defect Taxonomy to clarify that fraud or material misrepresentation involving a sponsored Third-Party Originator (TPO) is a Tier 1...more

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FHFA Asks for Input on FHLBanks

In May 2024, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) published a Request for Input (RFI) titled “Federal Home Loan Bank Core Mission Activities and Mission Achievement” with comments due to the FHFA on July 15, 2024. This...more

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Increased Industry Attention on RESPA Section 8: Escue v. United Wholesale Mortgage, LLC

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On April 2, 2024, a putative class action was brought against United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) alleging, among other claims, violations of Section 8(a) of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA). The lawsuit contains...more

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CFPB Homes in on Mortgage "Junk Fees"

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Recent releases from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) show that the mortgage industry is in the crosshairs of the CFPB's campaign against so-called junk fees. Earlier this year, the CFPB indicated its interest...more

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New CRA Retail Lending Test Benchmarks

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The Retail Lending Test in the new CRA will measure bank performance against “market” benchmarks (lending activity reported by other lenders) and “community” benchmarks” (community demographics). Many bankers, although not...more

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2023 Year in Review: Mortgage Origination and Servicing

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Welcome to the Mortgage Origination and Servicing chapter of our annual report Consumer Financial Services 2023 Year in Review. Looking Ahead to 2024 - Enforcement efforts are expected to increase in 2024 and will...more

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CFPB Files Complaint Against Mortgage Originator For Allegedly Inaccurate HMDA Reporting

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On October 10, 2023, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced that it filed a complaint​ against a residential mortgage loan originator and servicer alleging that the company violated the Home Mortgage...more

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Amendments to Ohio’s Administrative Rules Relating to Residential Mortgage Lending

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The Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Financial Institutions is amending the rules that implement the state’s Residential Mortgage Lending Act. The Division is seeking preliminary feedback on the administrative rules,...more

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Nationwide Multistate Licensing System Adds New License Types

Several new licenses will be managed on the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System and Registry (NMLS) in Kentucky, North Dakota, and Wisconsin beginning August 1, 2023. These new license types will affect consumer finance...more

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CFPB’s 2022 Fair Lending Report Focuses on Bias in Mortgage Lending, Redlining, Home Appraisals, Small Business Lending, and Shows...

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As shown by a new report, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or Bureau) is focusing its fair lending work on mortgage origination and pricing, small business lending, redlining, and the use of artificial...more

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Illinois amends mortgage licensing provisions

On June 30, HB 2325 (the “Act”) was signed by the Illinois governor to amend The Residential Mortgage License Act of 1987. According to the amendments, residential mortgage licensees in Illinois must register every physical...more

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Indiana will allow certain licensees to sponsor non-employee mortgage loan originators

On May 4, the Indiana governor signed SB 452 to amend Indiana code governing financial institutions. Among other things, the Act amends a provision to require the Department of Financial Institutions to adopt emergency rules...more

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North Dakota establishes requirements for residential mortgage servicers

On April 12, the North Dakota governor signed HB 1068, which outlines provisions relating to residential mortgage loan servicers. The Act provides that a person may not engage in residential mortgage loan servicing in the...more

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CFPB Bites of the Month - April 2023 - Stress Awareness Month and the CFPB

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In this month's article, we share some of our top "bites" for the prior month covered during the April 2023 webinar....more

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California DFPI Publishes New Guidance on Remote Work by MLOs

On February 27, the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) issued new guidance with respect to the performance of remote work by mortgage loan originators (MLOs) working for licensees under the...more

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CFPB seeks feedback on LO comp

On March 10, the CFPB issued a Request for Comment (RFC) seeking feedback on the Regulation Z Mortgage Loan Originator Rules, including the provisions often referred to as the Loan Originator Compensation or “LO Comp” Rule. ...more

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CFPB Guidance Affects Mortgage Comparison-Shopping Websites

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) issued guidance on February 7 in the form of an Advisory Opinion intended to “protect mortgage borrowers from pay-to-play digital comparison-shopping platforms.” Specifically,...more

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California Dept. of Real Estate reminds licensees of fiduciary duty requirements

The California Department of Real Estate (DRE) recently reminded real estate licensees with a mortgage loan origination (MLO) endorsement of their fiduciary duty to borrowers. ...more

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Washington Department of Financial Institutions Issues Regulations On Work From Home Effective December 31, 2022

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The Washington Department of Financial Institutions has adopted regulations effective December 31, 2022 to implement amendments to the Consumer Loan Act permitting licensed companies to allow licensed mortgage loan...more

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