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CFPB Announces Advisory Opinion on Applicability of TILA and Regulation Z To Contracts for Deed

On August 13, the CFPB announced an advisory opinion on the applicability of the Truth in Lending Act (TILA) and Regulation Z to “contracts for deed.” A contract for deed is an arrangement in which a consumer purchases a home...more

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CFPB Issues RFI on Mortgage Closing Costs

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), recently issued a Request for Information (RFI) related to fees charged by providers of mortgages and related settlement services. In his statement, Director Chopra discussed...more

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CFPB Launches Inquiry into Fees Imposed as Part of Mortgage Transactions

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The CFPB has launched an inquiry into so-called “junk fees” charged by mortgage providers and related settlement services, to better understand why closing costs continue to rise and the impact of such fees on borrowers and...more

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CFPB Targets Mortgage Closing Costs as Junk Fees

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On March 8, 2024, the CFPB issued a blog post signaling a new front in its focus on “junk fees”—mortgage closing costs. Notably, the CFPB suggests that title insurance, credit report and appraisal, origination, and other...more

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CFPB Bites of the Month - July 2023 - Freedom, Independence, and Celebration From 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 July 2023 webinar. Bite 10: Public Inquiry Launched into Credit Card and Loan Products for Healthcare Costs - On July 7,...more

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CFPB releases 2023 rural or underserved counties list

Recently, the CFPB released its annual lists of rural counties and rural or underserved counties for lenders to use when determining qualified exemptions to certain TILA regulatory requirements. ...more

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CFPB Bites of the Month - July Top 10

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So what happened at the CFPB in the past month? Bite #10 - The CFPB released its Spring 2021 rulemaking Agenda. The CFPB published its Spring 2021 rulemaking Agenda, which outlines the current plans for the CFPB...more

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CFPB Comments On Juneteenth National Holiday Impact on Mortgage Deadlines

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On June 17, 2021, President Joe Biden signed into law Juneteenth National Independence Day Act. The enactment of the new Federal holiday was an historic and welcome national event. ...more

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CFPB issues statement on Juneteenth bill Truth in Lending Act issue

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As previously reported, the bill signed into law by President Biden on June 17, 2021 to create the Juneteenth National Independence Day actually results in an important change under the Truth in Lending Act (TILA) and...more

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Consumer Mortgages: Why the CFPB’s QM Rule Compliance Delay Isn’t Quite What It Seems

As proposed back in March, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or Bureau) has now formally delayed the mandatory compliance date for the new general qualified mortgage (QM) rule to October 1, 2022, effective June...more

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CFPB Enters Into Consent Order With Reverser Mortgage Lender and Broker

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The CFPB recently entered into a consent order with Nationwide Equities Corporation (Nationwide), which the CFPB refers to as a mortgage broker and mortgage lender that primarily provides jumbo reverse mortgage loans and Home...more

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CFPB Sues Connecticut-Based Mortgage Lender

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On January 15, 2021, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced it had filed suit in the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut against a Connecticut-based mortgage company and three...more

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CFPB Files Complaint Against a Former Mortgage Lender

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The CFPB recently filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut alleging violations of various federal consumer protection laws by 1st Alliance Lending, LLC (1st Alliance), a former...more

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CFPB Bites of the Month - December Top 20

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Each month, we host a 30-minute webinar outlining the month's key announcements and takeaways from the CFPB to be considered by financial services providers. It was a particularly busy month at the CFPB, so as an extra...more

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CFPB Issues Assessment of Rule Requiring Consolidation of Mortgage Disclosures

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On October 1, 2020, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released its rule assessment for a final Rule relating to mortgage disclosures. Known as the TRID Rule, the Bureau’s final Rule implemented requirements...more

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CFPB Proposes New “Seasoned” Qualified Mortgage Category

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On August 18, 2020, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a proposed rule to create a new category of loans known as “seasoned” qualified mortgages (Seasoned QMs). This new category of qualified mortgages...more

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CFPB Proposes New ‘Seasoned’ Qualified Mortgage Category

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or Bureau) issued a proposed rule on August 18 to create a new category of seasoned qualified mortgages (Seasoned QMs) that, if finalized as written, would carry significant...more

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CFPB Announces $1.1 Million Settlement with California-based Lenders to Resolve Allegations of Unfair and Deceptive Practices

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On July 24, 2020, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced that it entered consent orders (here and here) against two California-based mortgage lenders, resolving allegations that the lenders violated the...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 Proposes Substantial Amendments to Qualified Mortgage Definition, Addresses GSE Patch

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on June 22 issued two proposed rules with significant implications for the mortgage marketplace....more

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Client Alert: New Loan Servicing Rules Apply to Persons Who Acquire Interest in Mortgaged Property

Lenders and loan servicers need to be aware of some recent amendments to the mortgage servicing rules issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). These amendments have revised certain requirements under RESPA...more

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CFPB Amends Mortgage Servicing Rule to Facilitate Communications with Borrowers

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On October 4, 2017, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued an interim final rule amending a provision of Regulation X relating to the timing servicers must observe when communicating with borrowers about...more

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CFPB publishes annual CARD Act, HOEPA, QM adjustments

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The CFPB has published a final rule regarding various annual adjustments it is required to make under provisions of Regulation Z (TILA) that implement the CARD Act, HOEPA, and the ability to repay/qualified mortgage...more

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CFPB Finalizes TRID Rule Clarifications

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Our Financial Services & Products Group gets to know the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s long-awaited final TILA and RESPA Integrated Disclosure (TRID) Rule. - The black hole - Highlighted variations - Possible...more

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Lender's Edge Newsletter: May 2017

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Deeds in Escrow - Deeds in escrow, or “pocket deeds,” have increased in popularity in recent years. But are they the right option in connection with a workout of your distressed loan? ...more

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