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Posted Date: Friday, May 17, 2024
October Research, LLC debuted its new “Keys to Real Estate” podcast, hosted by Chief Knowledge Officer Mary Schuster, on May 16. Industry professionals can now hear from some of the most knowledgeable thought leaders on topics impacting the real estate transaction while on the go delivered weekly via various podcast platforms and YouTube. Read on »
Posted Date: Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Nonbank mortgage activity and the use of automated tools in lending decisions are among the main focal points in the Financial Stability Oversight Council’s (FSOC) annual report summarizing key vulnerabilities in the financial system and recommendations for mitigating risks, as well as the council’s activities in 2023. Regulators commented on the need for FSOC to have more tools to help stem emerging financial stability risks. Read on »
Posted Date: Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Companies that embrace change and stay adaptable during market shifts are the ones that will succeed and grow. That’s the message Taylor Morrison Executive Vice President and President of Financial Services Tawn Kelley plans to deliver in her keynote address at the National Settlement Services Summit (NS3) May 21-23 in Naples, Fla. Read on »
Posted Date: Friday, May 10, 2024
Financial trade advocates joined together to detail their opposition to the treatment of digital assets under a policy enacted by the Securities and Exchange Commission more than two years ago. The four trade organizations called on Congress to do away with the policy in a recent comment letter.
Additionally, a recent hearing about the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s rulemaking activities on various fees served as an opportunity for one trade group to reiterate its strong opposition to what it contends to be the bureau’s politically motivated policy agenda.
Read about these industry developments and more in this roundup. Read on »
Posted Date: Friday, May 10, 2024
Eleven trade groups representing all corners of the real estate industry expressed support for the newly inaugurated Bipartisan Congressional Real Estate Caucus. The four legislators credited with creating the caucus said it will be tasked with addressing the lack of housing affordability and inventory across the country. Read on »
Posted Date: Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Federal regulators are constantly researching products, fees and policies to assess whether they align with current laws and regulations. Two agencies recently published reports that could be of interest to secondary market participants and consumers with health savings accounts.
Find out more about these studies, as well as other recent developments from regulatory agencies that may have evaded the major news headlines. Read on »
Posted Date: Tuesday, May 7, 2024
The Federal Housing Finance Agency recently launched its new division of public interest examination to provide oversight of the agency’s regulated entities with respect to affordable housing, community development, diversity and inclusion, consumer protection and fair lending. Read on »
Posted Date: Friday, May 3, 2024
As the Federal Reserve announced for the sixth straight month that interest rates will remain unchanged, the agency signaled its plans to shift its approach to tackling inflation. This will entail reducing the amount of Treasury securities held on its balance sheet through a process commonly referred to as quantitative tightening.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell offered a detailed explanation of the decision, and Mortgage Bankers Association Chief Economist Michael Fratantoni commented on the implications. Read on »
Posted Date: Friday, May 3, 2024
The Federal Housing Finance Agency released a new final rule codifying the agency’s fair lending oversight requirements for the secondary mortgage market. The rule is the culmination of the government-sponsored enterprises’ progress since 2022 on policies to ensure all borrowers and renters have access to fair, sustainable and equitable housing opportunities. Read on »
Posted Date: Tuesday, April 30, 2024
The mortgage industry expressed concerns about how the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s latest supervisory highlights may impact borrowers’ trust in their mortgage service providers. The report highlighted problematic behavior amongst mortgage servicers related to Regulation X, Regulation Z, unfair, deceptive, and abusive acts or practices, and what the bureau deems as “junk fees.” Read on »
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