Do Zillow leads to lenders violate RESPA? CFPB mum
Portal changes language around lender ads in its co-marketing program
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 22
CFPB orders real estate brokers, lenders to pay $4M in fines
Brokers allegedly required buyers to prequalify with Prospect Mortgage, paid agent bonuses for mortgage referrals
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
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
CFPB v. PHH, explained
Why are the mortgage and real estate industries watching this case so closely?
by Amy Tankersley May 19
Supreme Court's Spokeo decision may have implications for real estate industry
Here’s how a case that has nothing to do with RESPA may impact those subject to RESPA
by Amy Tankersley May 18
A police car with a policeman standing in front of it.
PHH fights $109M RESPA case, telling a federal court that the bureau is an ‘unconstitutional, superexecutive agency’ with a director who ‘ran ‘roughshod over RESPA’
by Amy Tankersley Apr 21
Realogy and PHH score big win in RESPA class-action lawsuit
California federal court grants companies’ motion to dismiss RESPA claims based on statute of limitations technicality, but plaintiffs vow to file amended complaint to see case through
by Amy Tankersley Apr 18
CFPB
Some feel the bureau’s interpretation of RESPA is overly broad, while others say key questions remain unanswered
by Amy Tankersley Oct 16
How to explain that recommendations aren't kickbacks
Communicate that suggesting trusted service providers is solely for your client's benefit
by Whitney Bennett Aug 27