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CFPB Monthly Report Spotlights Mortgage Products

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The CFPB has issued its monthly complaint report and is shining its spotlight on mortgage products. The Monthly Complaint Report provides a high level snap shot of trends in consumer complaints, using a three month rolling...more

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Orrick's Financial Industry Week In Review

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Agencies Issue Proposal on Method to Adjust Threshold for Exempting Small Loans from Special Appraisal Requirements - On July 22, 2016, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the Federal Reserve Board and the Office...more

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Title Insurance: When Does a Construction Lender “Create” or “Suffer” a Mechanics Lien?

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BB Syndication Services, Inc. v. First American Title Ins. Co., 785 F.3d 825 (7th Cir. 2015) – A construction lender sued a title insurance company seeking defense and indemnification in connection with claims in a...more

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Wells Fargo Ends Marketing Services Arrangements with Builders

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Concerned about “increasing uncertainty surrounding regulatory oversight of these types of arrangements,” Wells Fargo is ending all of its roughly 200 mortgage marketing services and desk rental agreements with builders and...more

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Borrowers’ Counsel Sanctioned for Frivolous Lawsuit Against Lender Who Attempted to Resolve Foreclosure Action

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An Ohio appellate court has affirmed an order of sanctions against counsel for borrowers who filed a frivolous lawsuit against the lender alleging fraud, breach of contract and estoppel in connection with failed attempts to...more

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Connecticut Adds New Licenses to NMLS

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The Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS) is now accepting new applications and transition filings for new industry licenses for the Connecticut Department of Banking (Department). The Department is requiring companies...more

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