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
Should policymakers address Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s shrinking role in multifamily housing?
Federal Housing Finance Agency should take steps now to maintain GSEs' role
by Karan Kaul Apr 16
Vet your marketing service agreements with a new list of NAR 'do's and don'ts'
An MSA can have tremendous benefits for its partners, but they must be carefully structured
by Amy Tankersley Apr 13
Lenders to lead the way in new closing process
Once TRID takes effect in August, everyone will answer to the lender, top bank executives say
by Amy Tankersley Apr 10
Bureau fines mortgage lender $250,000 for deceptive ads
RMK Financial’s marketing falsely claimed mortgage products were endorsed by VA and FHA, bureau says
by Amy Tankersley Apr 9
Updates shed light on how lenders, agents will be audited for regulation compliance
Bureau outlines its compliance exam process in new updates, but holds fast to Aug. 1 implementation deadline
by Amy Tankersley Apr 2
New toolkit aims to teach consumers what they should know before purchasing a home
Guide educates homebuyers on changes to come to closing process when TRID takes effect
by Amy Tankersley Apr 1
Do contractor licensing boards help homeowners?
The mere presence of state licensing requirements is by no means a guarantee of high consumer satisfaction
by Jiyan Wei Apr 1
The dark side of rising home prices
What happened in 2008 could very well happen again
What's fact and what's fiction in potential TRID implementation delay
CFPB maintains August deadline will not be extended, but some industry leaders say they are being told otherwise
by Amy Tankersley Mar 26