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NCLC Asks CFPB to Consider Residential Leases as Credit for Specific Purposes

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The National Consumer Law Center is asking the CFPB, by way of a petition, for rulemaking that is long on policy arguments but woefully short on legal support, as we note below, to define residential leases as “credit” under...more

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CFPB opinion finds TILA applies to certain contracts for deed

On August 13, the CFPB released an advisory opinion regarding home purchases under a “contract for deed” and how the purchases must comply with federal mortgage protections. The advisory opinion stated the contract for deed...more

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CFPB’s PACE Loan Proposal Could Impact Other Creditors

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The Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act of 2018 amended TILA to require the CFPB to issue rulemaking addressing Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) loans. Specifically, the Act required the CFPB...more

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Supreme Court Decision Empowers President Biden to Replace Director of FHFA

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In This Issue. In a move that gives him the opportunity to put his stamp on housing policy and the potential overhaul of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, President Biden replaced the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency...more

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The CFPB Proposes to Create a New Category of Seasoned Qualified Mortgages

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently issued a proposed rule to create a new category of Seasoned Qualified Mortgages (QMs). The proposal seeks to “encourage safe and responsible innovation in the mortgage...more

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CFPB Proposes to Implement Growth Act Escrow Exemption for Higher-Priced Mortgage Loans

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As previously reported, the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (Growth Act), also known as S.2155, directs the CFPB to implement an exemption from the mandatory escrow account requirement for...more

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CFPB News: Bureau Issues More Pandemic Guidance

As the profound impacts of COVID-19 become ever clearer, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) continues its recent increase in activity in this space with a new statement and set of frequently asked questions...more

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CFPB Proposes TRID Rule Clarifications

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On Friday, July 29, 2016, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) proposed revisions to the Truth in Lending Act (TILA) and Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) Integrated Disclosure Rule (the “TRID Rule”),...more

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Update to the CFPB Final Rule: Amendments Relating to Small Creditors and Rural or Underserved Areas Under the Truth in Lending...

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The CFPB has launched its new online tool created to assist creditors in determining whether a property is located within a rural or underserved area as defined by the CFPB....more

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CFPB Takes Action Against Second Indirect Auto Finance Company in Three Days

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On October 1, 2015, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced its second enforcement action in three days against an indirect auto finance company. In its latest action, the CFPB took aim at indirect auto...more

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CFPB issues final rule expanding definition of “small creditor” and “rural areas” under TILA

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The CFPB has issued a final rule that revises the definitions of “small creditor” and “rural areas” under Regulation Z of the Truth in Lending Act (TILA). The final rule is effective January 1, 2016. We previously reported on...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 Provides Guidance on the TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosures Rule

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On June 17, 2014, the CFPB staff and Federal Reserve co-hosted a webinar on the final TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosures Rule that will be effective for applications received by creditors or mortgage brokers on or after August...more

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CFPB adjusts HMDA data collection and TILA mortgage escrow thresholds

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In notices published in yesterday’s Federal Register, the CFPB adjusted the thresholds of the asset-size exemptions for collecting HMDA data and establishing an escrow account for certain mortgage loans under TILA. ...more

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CFPB Amends Ability-To-Repay/Qualified Mortgage Regulations To Exclude Creditor's Payment Of Compensation To Loan Originator...

On May 29, 2013, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a final rule amending its Ability to Repay/Qualified Mortgage (ATR/QM) rule, originally issued on January 10, 2013....more

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CFPB Solidifies Loan Originator Compensation Restrictions, Dumps Zero-Zero Requirement

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Even though the loan originator compensation rule (the “Final Rule” or “Rule”) finalized by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB” or “Bureau”) in January passed without as much fanfare as the Bureau’s Qualified...more

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