Vice President Kamala Harris’ Plan for Mortgage AVMs Is Realized
Six federal agencies—including the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) and the Federal Deposit Insurance ...
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CFPB Proposes Fine Against Freedom Mortgage
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has issued a proposed $3.95 million fine against Florida-based mortgage lender Freedom Mortgage. The ...
CFPB’s Inquiry Into Mortgage ‘Junk Fees’ Earns Mixed Reaction From Lenders
Rising closing costs are adding to homebuyers’ affordability woes, putting their dream of homeownership even further out of reach. In ...
Mortgage Mix: CFPB Fines Freedom Mortgage; Considers New Rules for Data Brokers
Editor’s Note: The Mortgage Mix is RISMedia’s weekly highlight reel of need-to-know mortgage-industry happenings. Watch for it each Friday afternoon. ...
CFPB Enlists Public Feedback to Spruce Up Mortgage Products
Like the iconic scene out of “Jerry Maguire,” the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is saying “help me, help you” ...
“Double Trouble” and the Homeownership Divide
Homeownership continues to be one of the most important means of wealth building in the U.S. Unfortunately, the number of ...
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to Examine Colleges’ In-House Lending Practices
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced last week that it will begin examining the operations of post-secondary schools, such ...
New CFPB Report Finds Three Major Credit Bureaus Providing Insufficient Complaint Responses
A new analysis by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) reveals how changes in complaint responses provided by nationwide consumer ...
CFPB Releases Statement Regarding Veteran and Servicemember Housing Rights
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recently issued two joint letters regarding important legal ...
CFPB and DOJ Remind Mortgage Services to Adhere to CARES Act Measures
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued two joint letters regarding important legal housing ...
4 Skills You Must Excel at to Succeed as an Agent Going Forward
The job of a real estate agent encompasses a great many skills, and you are unlikely to perfect every one of them. But, like with all professions, some skills are more important than others. Read more.
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