In its latest Supervisory Highlights report, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau emphasized violations involving Loan Officer Compensation and Changed Circumstances that NRMLA felt should be shared with the membership. The … more CFPB Report Highlights Lender Violations
Regulations
Administration Unveils Action Plan to Combat Appraisal Bias
The Interagency Task Force on Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity (PAVE) delivered an action plan to President Biden this week that is aimed squarely at dismantling racial bias … more Administration Unveils Action Plan to Combat Appraisal Bias
CFPB Publishes 2021-2022 Rulemaking Agenda
By Weiner Brodsky Kider The CFPB recently published its latest semiannual regulatory agenda of planned rulemaking activities for the period from November 1, 2021, to October 31, 2022. … more CFPB Publishes 2021-2022 Rulemaking Agenda
FHA Implements System Enhancements for the Electronic Submission of Flood Insurance Data
The Federal Housing Administration announced enhancements to FHA Connection that require mortgagees to indicate if property improvements are in a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) and if so, … more FHA Implements System Enhancements for the Electronic Submission of Flood Insurance Data
Mandatory Use Date for FHA Catalyst Extended to 2023
The Federal Housing Administration has extended the mandatory use dates for mortgagees to submit appraisals for single-family forward and reverse mortgage endorsements through the FHA Catalyst: EAD Module. … more Mandatory Use Date for FHA Catalyst Extended to 2023
Ginnie Mae Publishes LIBOR Index Transition Reference Guide
Ginnie Mae published a LIBOR Index Transition Reference Guide to assist stakeholders in preparing for the transition away from the London Interbank Offered Rate to a replacement index … more Ginnie Mae Publishes LIBOR Index Transition Reference Guide
FHA Clarifies COVID-Relief Options For Borrowers
The Federal Housing Administration published a technical update to Mortgagee Letter 2021-15 that will provide additional time for borrowers economically impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic to seek relief. … more FHA Clarifies COVID-Relief Options For Borrowers
OCC Requests Comment on Reverse Mortgage
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is soliciting comments concerning the renewal of its information collection titled “Reverse Mortgage Products: Guidance for Managing Compliance and Reputation … more OCC Requests Comment on Reverse Mortgage
NRMLA Submits Comments on Defect Taxonomy and Draft HECM Handbook
NRMLA submitted two sets of comments to the Department of Housing and Urban Development this past week, one that seeks changes to loan level servicing reviews in FHA’s … more NRMLA Submits Comments on Defect Taxonomy and Draft HECM Handbook
CFPB Issues Final Rule to Facilitate Transition from LIBOR
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) published a final rule that facilitates the transition away from the LIBOR interest rate index for consumer financial products. The rule establishes … more CFPB Issues Final Rule to Facilitate Transition from LIBOR
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