Issues tied to a borrower’s debt-to-income ratio continued to remain the main reason behind both purchase mortgage and refinance denials in 2022, according to HMDA data. (Includes data chart.)
If the talks fall through, the Virginia-based bank could face charges related to imposing overdraft fees on transactions that didn’t actually cause an overdraw on customer accounts.
For the third time, a judge held that the CFPB’s claims against Ocwen Financial over alleged servicing-related violations of federal law, are barred by a 2014 consent order between the bureau and the servicer.
Banks unilaterally reopening a consumer’s deposit account to process transactions could be in violation of the Consumer Financial Protection Act, the CFPB has warned.
The proposed rule would require assessments of borrowers’ ability to repay and apply the Truth in Lending Act’s civil liability provision for violations.
Banking trade groups panned the rule as unnecessary and damaging to credit card issuers, especially smaller banks and credit unions. Michigan Democrat Rep. Rashida Tlaib has expressed “strong support” for the proposed rule.
The Appraisal Foundation updates appraisal standards; the CFPB will distribute $22 million among debt relief scam victims; CFPB Inspector General expresses opposition to legislation about his office.
The rescinded fee would have added $1,250 in cost to the purchase of a $300,000 home. Or, borrowers could have elected to pay an extra $24.75 per month on their mortgage.
Timing differences in their provisions for loan losses allowed Fannie’s first-quarter profits to more than double while Freddie’s climbed just 13.2% compared with the fourth quarter. (Includes data chart.)