Providers of earned wage access products are seeking federal oversight in an effort to avoid a patchwork of state requirements.

The CFPB survey found that large credit card issuers offered worse interest rates than smaller issuers across credit score buckets.

Former HUD officials launch new compliance consulting firm; CFPB issues CID to Honda Finance; CFPB seeks further auto finance data; bureau to distribute funds to consumers harmed by debt relief company.

Lingering capital shortfalls belie higher net incomes at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mae in 2023. (Includes data table.)

The Federal Reserve published a hypothetical economic collapse for banks to use in their annual stress test this year. The same scenario might be used by FHFA for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Fannie Mae has added three new attributes to its daily prepayment report for mortgage-backed securities. The enhancements will provide timely data on principal reductions.

Freddie also announced various changes in its Loan Product Advisor related to asset and income modeling and income validation.

The Morgan Stanley veteran will oversee technology and operations at the mortgage giant starting in May.

Freddie has informed multifamily seller/servicers that it will treat all lawful permanent residents the same as citizens.

The mortgage giant spelled out what servicers must do to ensure the GSE’s interests are protected by adequate property insurance on the collateral backing its mortgage loans. Fannie also hedges its bets on a lapse in the NFIP.