Mortgage Escrow Account

CFPB finalizes mortgage escrow rule amendments and list of “rural” or “underserved counties” and issues videos on mortgage rules

by Richard J. Andreano, Jr. | Ballard Spahr LLP on 5/21/2013

The CFPB has issued final “clarifying and technical” amendments to its final mortgage escrow account rule dealing with the establishment of mandatory escrow accounts on higher-priced mortgage loans (HPML)....more

CFPB issues more small entity compliance guides for mortgage-related rules

by Barbara S. Mishkin | Ballard Spahr LLP on 5/7/2013

The CFPB has issued several more Small Entity Compliance Guides on its mortgage-related rules. In addition to its guide on the ability-to-repay and qualified mortgage rule, the CFPB has now issued Small Entity Compliance...more

CFPB proposes amendments to final mortgage escrow account rule

by Richard J. Andreano, Jr. | Ballard Spahr LLP on 4/16/2013

The CFPB has proposed amendments to its final mortgage escrow account rule dealing with the establishment of mandatory escrow accounts on higher-priced mortgage loans (HPML). According to the proposal’s supplementary...more

CFPB Publishes Preliminary List Of Rural And Underserved Counties For Escrow Rule Implementation

by BuckleySandler LLP on 3/22/2013

On March 12, the CFPB published a preliminary list of rural and underserved counties for use in implementing certain new mortgage rules, including the rule on escrow account requirements for first-lien higher-priced mortgage...more

InfoBytes Special Alert: Detailed Analysis Of CFPB's Final Escrow Rule

by Jeremiah Buckley, Joseph Kolar, John Kromer, Jeffrey Naimon, Joseph Reilly, Clinton Rockwell | BuckleySandler LLP on 2/15/2013

On January 10, 2013, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued its final rule on escrow account requirements for first-lien higher-priced mortgage loans. The rule amends existing escrow requirements and exemptions for...more

2013: The Year Ahead for Mortgage Lending

by Suzanne Fay Garwood | Venable LLP on 2/14/2013

In this presentation: - “Never a Dull Moment” - ATR/QM Final Rule - HOEPA Final Rule - Loan Officer Final Rule - Escrow Final Rule - ECOA Appraisal Disclosure Rule - Appraisals for Higher...more

A Guide to Contract Interpretation - February 2013

by Vincent Martorana, Michael Zitelli | Reed Smith on 2/4/2013

Introduction - Transactional attorneys and litigators often take a very different approach toward contracts. Transactional attorneys focus on the ex ante — the relationship between the parties before there is a dispute....more

CFPB Issues Final Mortgage Escrow Account and High-Cost Loan Rules

by Richard J. Andreano, Jr. | Ballard Spahr LLP on 1/15/2013

Last week was a busy one for the CFPB. In addition to the final ability to repay/qualified mortgage rule, the CFPB also issued final rules on mortgage escrow accounts and high-cost home loans....more

CFPB Adopts Mortgage Escrow Account Final Rule

by Richard J. Andreano, Jr., Stanley Mabbitt, John D. Socknat, Michael S. Waldron | Ballard Spahr LLP on 1/14/2013

Among other final rules published on January 10, 2013, the CFPB issued its final mortgage escrow account rule under a section of the Dodd-Frank Act relating to the establishment of mandatory escrow accounts on higher-priced...more

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