The lawsuit accuses Vanderbilt Mortgage of originating loans without making a reasonable, good faith determination of the borrower’s ability to repay the loan. The legal action is likely to be re-evaluated under a new CFPB director, according to Sheppard Mullin attorneys.

The Mortgage Firm allegedly engaged in discriminatory lending practices in predominately Black and Hispanic neighborhoods in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area.

Two lawsuits and a new White House administration could delay the bureau’s plans to implement the final rule.

The two programs have been updated to promote innovation, competition, ethics and transparency.

CFPB takes separate actions against Equifax, Honda Finance, Cash App, Experian and Capital One; CFPB approves first standard-setting body; CFPB plans rulemaking concerning nonbanks; CashCall loses appeal; CFPB plans to update Regulation CC.

The GSEs’ credit score playbook now lists the implementation dates of the bi-merge and the shift away from Classic FICO as TBD.

Given the financial and political hurdles that stand in the way of releasing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from conservatorship, it may be only a second- or third-tier issue for the Trump administration.

Hugh Frater and Don Layton speculate on the likelihood a second Trump administration can get Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac out of conservatorship.

The new Republican chair of the Senate Banking Committee sharply criticized FHFA Director Sandra Thompson on her way out.

Pulte’s nomination received a warm reception from industry trade groups. He’s the grandson of the founder of home construction firm PulteGroup.