Federal regulators are cautiously supporting the use of alternative data in loan underwriting decisions, but many uncertainties remain.

In opening briefs before the Supreme Court, a California law firm and the CFPB argued the bureau’s structure is unconstitutional, but took opposing positions on how to remedy the situation.

Ed Pinto: Owners of GSE common have no right to expect a bailout.

Democratic senators are concerned about the CFPB’s plan to provide tailored advisory opinions to companies based on specific circumstances.

Draft amendments to the CFPB’s remittance transfer rule; former CFPB Director Richard Cordray’s new book; PayPal sues CFPB; concerns raised over compliance with HMDA reporting requirements; CFPB initiated 133 “supervisory events” in fiscal 2019.

New York imposes additional requirements for lenders offering reverse mortgages under the HECM program, while a new California law will impact how firms collect and maintain consumer information.

The Supreme Court will hear only one challenge to the CFPB’s constitutionality in its current term. Two other circuit court cases on the issue are on hold.

Some mortgage servicers do not have sufficient guidance in place to respond to credit reporting disputes and other accuracy issues, according to a special edition of a supervisory highlights report.

The House Financial Services Committee canceled a vote on a bill intended to mitigate the risk from the expiration of the qualified-mortgage patch.