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Johnson’s Past Remarks Offer Insight on His Priorities for CFPB

Brian Johnson, CFPB director nominee, over the years has criticized the CFPB’s enforcement of RESPA, among other issues. Read More

Consumer Groups, Industry Concerned About TRID Changes

Mortgage trade groups and consumer advocates said the bureau must carefully consider the impact on industry and consumers if it pursues changes to the TILA-Integrated Disclosure rule. Read More

CFPB Ends Publication of Unverified Complaint Narratives

The bureau said years of experience demonstrated the utility of publishing such narratives is minimal. Read More

Lenders Face Conflicting Compliance Burdens on Disparate Impact

As federal regulators retreat from disparate-impact liability, some states are ramping up their enforcement, leaving lenders with conflicting requirements. Read More

OCC Hit with Lawsuit Over Interest-on-Escrow Rules

Democratic attorneys general in 10 states urged a federal court to block two of the OCC’s recent final rules from taking effect. Read More

Consumer Groups Bring New Challenge in ECOA Lawsuit

In an amended complaint, consumer groups argued that the CFPB failed to consult with the appropriate prudential regulators prior to issuing its ECOA rulemaking process. Read More

CFPB Updates ECOA Baseline Review Procedures

The updates were made to adhere to the changes made under a final rule that recently took effect. Read More

Mortgage Industry Using AI to Support Compliance

Industry experts said the mortgage industry is using AI for compliance efforts such as flagging fraud, asset reverification or ensuring operational controls are in place. Read More

Other News in Brief

Consumer advocates want more time to comment on CRA proposal; former CFPB senior official is leading a state regulatory agency. Read More

Inside the CFPB

August 24, 2026

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Johnson’s Past Remarks Offer Insight on His Priorities for CFPB

Consumer Groups, Industry Concerned About TRID Changes

CFPB Ends Publication of Unverified Complaint Narratives

Lenders Face Conflicting Compliance Burdens on Disparate Impact

OCC Hit with Lawsuit Over Interest-on-Escrow Rules

Consumer Groups Bring New Challenge in ECOA Lawsuit

CFPB Updates ECOA Baseline Review Procedures

Mortgage Industry Using AI to Support Compliance

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