Freddie offered a series of updates on its new default reporting protocol in a recent bulletin to servicers.

The updates were made following the enactment of the bureau's ECOA final rule.

Mortgage applications declined slightly from a week prior.

Brian Johnson, CFPB director nominee, over the years has criticized the CFPB’s enforcement of RESPA, among other issues.

Mortgage trade groups and consumer advocates said the bureau must carefully consider the impact on industry and consumers if it pursues changes to the TILA-Integrated Disclosure rule.

As federal regulators retreat from disparate-impact liability, some states are ramping up their enforcement, leaving lenders with conflicting requirements.

The bureau said years of experience demonstrated the utility of publishing such narratives is minimal.

Democratic attorneys general in 10 states urged a federal court to block two of the OCC’s recent final rules from taking effect.

In an amended complaint, consumer groups argued that the CFPB failed to consult with the appropriate prudential regulators prior to issuing its ECOA rulemaking process.

The updates were made to adhere to the changes made under a final rule that recently took effect.