Wells Fargo free to grow again after Fed lifts $1.95T asset cap
Lifting of the asset cap could give the bank greater leeway to originate jumbo mortgages that exceed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s $806,500 conforming loan limit in most markets
by Matt Carter Jun 4
$18.5M in fines imposed on former Wells Fargo execs prove elusive
Under new leadership, OCC settles actions against 2 executives tied to 2016 scandal for $150K and won't say if it will defend court challenge of $10M fine in a 3rd case
by Matt Carter Apr 25
Wells Fargo paying $3.7B to settle mortgage, auto loan allegations
Federal regulators allege bank improperly denied thousands of mortgage loan modifications over at least 7 years, in some cases leading customers to lose their homes
by Matt Carter Dec 20
Wells Fargo fined over mortgage loan modification practices
Wells Fargo has agreed to pay a $250M fine after an investigation by federal banking regulators found fault with its practices for helping homeowners with mortgage problems
by Matt Carter Sep 13
New program aims to help build wealth in communities of color
Project REACh aims to address economic disparities that hinder wealth creation in underserved communities by supporting community banks
by Christopher G. Cox Mar 11
Rule provides for state oversight of appraisal management companies
6 federal agencies issued minimum requirement rule yesterday
by Amy Tankersley May 1
Lawmakers seek ‘right-sized’ regs for small lending institutions
Regulators explain efforts to reduce burden on community banks
by Amy Tankersley Apr 28
Fraud solution software empowers lenders to monitor loan partners
Data Facts solution allows lenders to monitor third-party vendors for federal reg compliance
by Amy Tankersley Apr 2
State attorneys general continue with separate probe
by Inman Apr 14
Robo-signing settlement back on track
by Inman Mar 7
Reports: no consensus among Feds; lenders haven't seen a proposal
by Inman Feb 25
Report tracks foreclosures, loan mods
by Inman Dec 30
Lenders still foreclose on about 4 homes for every short sale
by Inman Dec 21