Adapting to State Mortgage Initiatives

The regulatory spotlight has been on federal initiatives, particularly since the Dodd-Frank Act came on the scene. DFA promises a slew of new regulation, but it also establishes that federal consumer protection laws are just the floor. State regulators can set more stringent laws—in certain circumstances.

For their part, state regulators continue to take individual actions. But coordinated efforts among the states have increased in recent years and Dodd-Frank mandates that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau work with its state counterparts. All of this collaboration may allow you to create procedures and systems that withstand compliance scrutiny across jurisdictions.

Learn the latest developments in state mortgage initiatives in this new guide from Inside Mortgage Finance. You’ll have exclusive details from state regulators on two of their top priorities: loan originator compensation and quarterly reporting of mortgage activity. You’ll also find compliance advice from industry attorneys.

Order your copy and find out what’s expected of you: the importance of documentation, advice and suggestions, state vs. federal regulations and cooperation, activities of attorneys general, permitted and non-permitted LO compensation, safe harbor, gray areas of compliance, examinations, penalties and much more from experts in the subjects.

Section Highlights

 Multi-State Mortgage Committee

  • Methods of Examination
  • Enhanced by Technology
  • Compliance Suggestions

Interplay with Federal Regulators

  • Federal Preemption of State Laws
  • Cooperation with CFPB
  • State Attorneys General

Federal Rules on Loan Originator Compensation

  • Loan Originators Subject to the Rule
  • Loan Terms and Conditions
  • Permitted Compensation
  • Anti-Steering
  • CFPB Enforcement

State Guidelines on Loan Originator Compensation

  • Undisputed Provisions
  • Gray Areas of Compliance
  • Examination Review Areas
  • Penalties for Violations
  • Loan-Term-Based Compensation
  • Written Policies and Procedures

NMLS Mortgage Call Reports

  • NMLS Unique Identifier
  • SAFE Act Requirements
  • Call Report Overview
  • Regulator Use of Data
  • Common Reporting Errors

Appendix

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Are current mortgage underwriting standards too tough?

Yes, they don’t reflect current market conditions and need to be adjusted to allow borrowers with below 700 FICO scores and smaller downpayments to qualify for mortgages.
Yes, and something needs to be done to significantly reduce repurchase or buyback risk so that lenders don’t apply even tougher underwriting overlays.
No, the standards are appropriate given current risks and the major default problems the mortgage market has experienced over the past several years.

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