Trump targets 'burdens that have driven up mortgage costs'
NAR said Trump's order 'highlights the importance of reviewing regulatory barriers'
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 16
Jesse Jackson
Opinion
The Rev. Jesse Jackson's death marks the end of an era in US civil rights movement leadership, but his warnings about predatory lending remain urgently relevant, Dr. Lee Davenport writes
by Lee Davenport Feb 20
home equity conversion mortgage
Developer and contributor America Foy says agents are missing the boat when it comes to education on senior housing opportunities and the home equity conversion mortgage product
by America Foy Nov 13
There's nobody in charge of looking out for waste, fraud and abuse at Fannie and Freddie's regulator
FHFA acting Inspector General John "Joe" Allen is set to be fired, Reuters reports, and the position is now vacant as the mortgage giants move toward a public offering
by Matt Carter Nov 5
2025 a banner year for mortgage deregulation and legislation
'We don’t just have a seat at the table,' Mortgage Bankers Association CEO Bob Broeksmit told members in Las Vegas. 'We’re near the head of the table — and we’re speaking loud and clear'
by Matt Carter Oct 20
real estate kickback rules
RESPA is real estate's biggest party foul. Compliance expert Summer Goralik explains the rules
by Summer Goralik Aug 14
Outside lawyers, WSJ editorial board urge Trump not to fire Powell
Trump administration would probably lose court battle, lawyers reportedly advise White House, and markets would react badly, 'The Wall Street Journal' editorial board warns
by Matt Carter Jul 18
Fed rebuts accusations that Powell mismanaged $2.5B renovation
Central bank refutes allegations by Trump administration officials that a headquarters renovation project has been mismanaged and that Powell lied to Congress about its specifics
by Matt Carter Jul 14
Government regulator lets BofA mortgage off the hook 3 years early
The 2023 order, aimed at ensuring collection of information about applicants' race, ethnicity, gender, wasn't scheduled to be lifted until 2028. Regulators say bank has fulfilled its obligations
by Matt Carter Jun 25
Court denies CFPB's request to vacate fair lending settlement
Judge declines to reopen case and vacate settlement with Chicago mortgage broker Townstone Financial, calling the request 'a Pandora’s box the court refuses to open'
by Matt Carter Jun 12
CFPB enforcement chief resigns, saying mission 'under attack'
The Trump administration is seeking to cut 90% of the CFPB's workforce, and has dismissed about 20 active enforcement cases and moved to vacate or weaken several finalized settlements
by Matt Carter Jun 11
CFPB rescinds dozens of policies as court battle over its fate rages on
A hearing on an order barring the Trump administration’s move to fire all but 200 of the CFPB’s 1,700 employees is set for Friday, with Democrats calling it an attempt to dismantle the bureau
by Matt Carter May 13
Groups slam CFPB's bid to undo fair lending settlement as 'dangerous'
Consumer groups are trying to stop the Trump administration from vacating a settlement the government reached with a Chicago mortgage broker days before the November election
by Matt Carter Apr 22
Trump administration makes its case for massive CFPB job cuts
Judge puts a temporary hold on DOGE-driven move to fire all but 200 of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's 1,700 employees to determine if it could still fulfill its statutory duties
by Matt Carter Apr 18
CFPB cites DEI in push to kill $105k settlement with mortgage broker
Acting director Russell Vought claims bureau 'abused its power' in redlining case against Townstone Financial that dragged on for 4 years, to 'further the goal of mandating DEI in lending'
by Matt Carter Mar 28