Mortgage lender PHH asks court to deny CFPB rehearing
Mortgage lender says court’s finding that CFPB’s single-director structure is ‘unconstitutional’ should stand
by Amy Tankersley Dec 28
CFPB
Groups want federal court to hear their positions in the ongoing PHH-CFPB battle
by Amy Tankersley Dec 5
CFPB seeks rehearing in PHH case that declared it unconstitutional
Bureau says three-year RESPA battle with mortgage lender could be ‘the most important separation of powers case in a generation’
by Amy Tankersley Nov 21
A young woman kicking her legs on the end of a pier
Although decision upholds RESPA’s exemptions for certain affiliated business practices, industry leaders caution that it’s ‘not a green light for MSAs’
by Amy Tankersley Nov 3
'Not a close call': PHH indisputably wins CFPB court battle
Mortgage lender topples regulator in case over whether its captive reinsurance practices violated RESPA
by Amy Tankersley Oct 11
A Wells Fargo bank
Bank’s employee cross-selling scheme could have collateral damage for mortgage lending -- here's how to help clients clean up the mess
by Amy Tankersley Oct 10
Happy birthday, TRID: A year in, here's what Realtors think of you
NAR survey finds pros and cons for agents in the first year under the new mortgage transaction regime
by Amy Tankersley Oct 4
Re/Max and Quicken Loans in court battle over MSA gone wrong
'First-of-its-kind' agreement crumbles in federal court cases alleging breach of contract
by Amy Tankersley Sep 27
Two "no pass" signs set across a road
State insurance division passes regulation prohibiting title insurance providers from entering into MSAs with real estate and other settlement service partners
by Amy Tankersley Aug 31
A blocked road
Association asks bureau to add clear, written guidance in new TRID rule to address some of its unintended consequences and varied lender interpretations
by Amy Tankersley Jun 9
Why the FICO score desperately needs a makeover
Mortgage lenders using old FICO score versions is a problem
by Nabil Captan Jun 3
CFPB v. PHH, explained
Why are the mortgage and real estate industries watching this case so closely?
by Amy Tankersley May 19
The who, what, when and why of the PHH-Realogy case
Plaintiffs’ attorneys discuss latest developments in RESPA class action lawsuit
by Amy Tankersley May 9
A close-up of a settlement services signature field
CFPB says it is working on a notice of proposed rulemaking to give the rule ‘greater certainty and clarity’; here’s what the real estate segment wants to see change
by Amy Tankersley Apr 29
Loan Estimate comparison tool helps buyers weigh options
Free online web tool allows mortgage applicants to compare loan quotes
by Amy Tankersley Apr 26