The Conference of State Bank Supervisors is working on building common standard examination programs for the states to use as federal enforcement activity diminishes.

The government shutdown will likely primarily impact the bureau’s staffing levels, according to industry attorneys.

The wholesale lender was released from all RICO charges, but must still face certain RESPA allegations.

The emergency law provides borrowers impacted by the January wildfires up to 12 months of mortgage forbearance.

The survival of the complaint against Selene Finance could lead to copy-cat class-action proceedings against mortgage servicers.

Compliance with the Section 1071 rule will now begin for the first set of financial entities on July 1, 2026.

Appeals court upholds multi-million-dollar judgment against Libre by Nexus; states settle with mortgage company over illegal MLO conduct.

While market share of small- and mid-sized nonbank lenders grew, there was some leakage at the large nonbank lenders. Large mortgage companies’ market share fell sequentially to 53.8% from 56.1%. (Includes two data tables.)

Fannie modifies how it treats income from ADUs; Freddie requires large servicers to undergo annual AICPA security examinations.

FHFA Director Bill Pulte says he plans to meet with the big builders individually to find ways for them to accelerate their production. Industry insiders say it will be hard for the GSEs to impact homebuilding.