Inflation from the continuing conflict in the Middle East is adding uncertainty for homebuyers who were already cautious amid a weaker labor market and fluctuating tariff policies.

The retention rate in the fourth quarter of 2025 was the strongest since 2014, thanks to falling interest rates. Retention was especially strong among recently originated loans, ICE found.

The consent order could have little effect as Luminate Home Loans was folded into Luminate Bank last year and continues to originate mortgages.

Industry attorneys said it looks like the full DC Circuit will send the National Treasury Employees Union lawsuit against the CFPB back to the district court, mandating a revision of the preliminary injunction.

The Mortgage Bankers Association said the CFPB consumer database should not act as an alternative to leaving reviews on Google, Yelp or the Better Business Bureau.

Chris Willis, a partner at the law firm of Troutman Pepper Locke, said the CFPB is likely to resume investigations into pending enforcement actions.

Industry attorneys see 2025 as a “ramp up period” as certain states look to fill the federal enforcement void.

Consumer advocates said Texas-based developer Colony Ridge’s $68 million proposed settlement with the DOJ and the state’s AG doesn’t provide relief for the harmed consumers.

If enacted as proposed, the rule would impose substantial regulatory requirements onto buy now, pay later providers.

The regulator said the Fair Housing Home Loan Data System regulation was obsolete and largely duplicative of and inconsistent with other data collection regimes.