While both parties agreed that the court’s preliminary injunction is still in effect, the CFPB asked the court not to use the injunction to address questions surrounding the bureau’s funding.
CFPB Acting Director Russell Vought is required by the Dodd-Frank Act to determine the amount of funding “reasonably necessary” to carry out the bureau’s responsibilities, according to consumer advocacy groups.
The new policy requires examiners to read out a statement before conducting company reviews, signaling a shift to more transparent, narrower exams focused on tangible consumer harm.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-MA, though raised concerns about efforts by CFPB Acting Director Russell Vought and the Trump administration to “sideline” the CFPB.
The court determined that when used retroactively, the new state foreclosure-protection law in New York doesn’t interfere with mortgage lenders’ due process rights.
A Maryland court ruled that Lakeview Loan Servicing and Nationstar Mortgage are subject to state prohibitions against charging convenience fees for monthly mortgage payments via phone.
Federal Reserve examiners have identified several compliance violations related to flood insurance coverage and notices, force placement and loan modifications.
The CFPB’s annual Fair Debt Collection Practices Act report showed that consumers’ debt collection issues were largely tied to attempts to collect debt that consumers didn’t owe.
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