The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued an order to permanently ban Sutherland Global, its subsidiaries Sutherland Government Solutions and Sutherland Mortgage Services, and NOVAD Management Consulting from servicing … more CFPB Takes Action Against Former HUD Contract Sub-Servicer
Federal and State Regulations
Recent FDIC Focus on RESPA Sect. 8 Broker-Related Violations
NRMLA’s outside counsel, Weiner Brodsky Kider, PC, has published a memorandum for members that summarizes recent enforcement actions taken by the FDIC regarding violations of RESPA Section 8. … more Recent FDIC Focus on RESPA Sect. 8 Broker-Related Violations
FHA and GNMA Discuss Priorities and Achievements
The following article provides highlights from NRMLA’s Eastern Regional Meeting, May 29, in Washington, DC. During an interview with NRMLA Chairman Mike Kent, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Single-Family … more FHA and GNMA Discuss Priorities and Achievements
FHA Publishes Cybersecurity Reporting Requirements
As part of its ongoing efforts to protect the integrity of its systems and technology, the Federal Housing Administration published Mortgagee Letter 2024-10 to implement new procedures for … more FHA Publishes Cybersecurity Reporting Requirements
FHA Updates Unique Entity Identifier Requirements
The Federal Housing Administration updated its Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) policy for FHA-approved mortgagees as well as other entities seeking eligibility to conduct FHA business. Details were provided … more FHA Updates Unique Entity Identifier Requirements
FHA Disallows Lender-Paid IPCs in H4P Transactions
The Federal Housing Administration announced that it will not allow mortgagees and third-party originators (TPO) to make Interested Party Contributions in HECM for Purchase transactions, nor will it … more FHA Disallows Lender-Paid IPCs in H4P Transactions
CFPB Updates Supervision Designation Procedures
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a procedural rule to update how the agency designates a nonbank for supervision. The updates will streamline the designation proceedings for … more CFPB Updates Supervision Designation Procedures
HUD Solicits Feedback on HECM Application and Origination Documents
The Department of Housing and Urban Development published a notice in the Federal Register seeking feedback on certain documents that must be used in connection with HECM applications … more HUD Solicits Feedback on HECM Application and Origination Documents
Improving FHA’s Condo Forms and Policies
NRMLA, in coordination with the HUD Issues Committee, sent a letter to the Department of Housing and Urban Development that recommended ways to improve FHA’s condominium approval forms … more Improving FHA’s Condo Forms and Policies
FHA Issues FAQ for Branch Registration Requirements
The Federal Housing Administration published Frequently Asked Questions in response to a final rule that updates branch office registration requirements. Details were announced in FHA Info #2024-2. Why … more FHA Issues FAQ for Branch Registration Requirements