‘Johnny Lawsky’ leaves New York regulator post -- but not before tackling foreclosure problem
New York State Department of Financial Services superintendent resigns, but he’s shining a light on ‘shadow docket’ of foreclosure actions clogging up courts
by Amy Tankersley May 22
19 red flags to detect money laundering
Protect yourself from being part of an illegal transaction
by David Redic May 21
Bankers worried about TRID software hiccups
Vendor delays could limit bankers’ ability to offer some loan products, according to American Bankers Association survey
by Amy Tankersley May 18
New York title insurance rates slashed; scandal-plagued state senator quits
State lawmakers and regulators vow to rid title industry of illegal practices, conflicts of interest
by Amy Tankersley May 13
Federal lawsuit takes aim at 'interest minimizer' mortgage program
‘Greatest financial secret of our time’? A federal lawsuit indicates otherwise
by Amy Tankersley May 12
Colorado title insurance commission bill could shake up state's real estate market
If signed by governor, title companies won’t be able to ‘fly under the radar’ anymore, says one industry leader
by Amy Tankersley May 7
Title industry takes TRID rule pulse check
With 3 months left before implementation, most title professionals feel ready to comply with the new rule — but can the same be said of their lender, Realtor and homebuilder counterparts?
by Amy Tankersley May 5
Rule provides for state oversight of appraisal management companies
6 federal agencies issued minimum requirement rule yesterday
by Amy Tankersley May 1
Genuine Title faces federal lawsuit charges of deceitful activity
CFPB’s enforcement action is more fallout from its $35M penalty against Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase in January
by Amy Tankersley Apr 30
Lawmakers look to ‘trim the fat’ of title insurance in Big Apple
Governor Cuomo's proposed regulation intends to slash rates by cracking down on inducements and closing cost markups
by Amy Tankersley Apr 30
Lawmakers seek ‘right-sized’ regs for small lending institutions
Regulators explain efforts to reduce burden on community banks
by Amy Tankersley Apr 28
Georgia banking regulators take action against mortgage originators
Companies and their principals accused of operating without appropriate licenses
by Amy Tankersley Apr 22
Rules clarify how lenders should provide housing counseling information to consumers
Final interpretive rule provides guidance on Dodd-Frank requirements
by Amy Tankersley Apr 20
Mortgage Choice Act passes House
Industry trade groups support changes to cap on mortgage fees and points as bill heads to an unfriendly Senate
by Amy Tankersley Apr 17
Are your mortgage partners prepared to comply with new disclosures rule? Survey says no
Trade group poll’s bleak results show that with less than 4 months before implementation, only a handful of lenders are ready
by Amy Tankersley Apr 17
Small, community mortgage lenders to Congress: Give us a break
Nondepository financial institutions struggling with expense and operational challenges posed by regulatory compliance, leaders testify at hearing
by Amy Tankersley Apr 16