This morning, on the heels of JPM’s results, nonbank United Wholesale Mortgage, reported third quarter originations of $54.2 billion, a sequential gain of 31.8%. UWM also disclosed period earnings of $1.5 billion, a record for the soon-to-be-public company.
Industry experts believe CFPB Director Kathy Kraninger’s job may be on the line if Joe Biden wins the presidential election. A few ongoing rulemakings also could be in trouble.
The legality of marketing service agreements will now depend on how the MSAs are structured and implemented. But has the bureau’s interpretation really changed?
The CFPB found that the TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosures rule improved prospective borrowers’ ability to understand mortgage transactions, but at a huge cost to originators.
Eligible entities can apply for an early termination of consent orders, which typically have a five-year life span, along with strict reporting and record-keeping requirements.
While lenders have recommended that a wider population of loans be eligible under the new QM category, consumer advocacy groups urged the CFPB to withdraw the proposal.
The Community Home Lenders Association is pleased with the proposed scaled approach, which distinguishes between smaller, independent mortgage bankers and larger, more complex servicers.
The appeals court ruled that Freedom Mortgage, as a buyer of mortgage servicing rights, is liable for a missed property tax payment, even though the obligation remains with the original owner for a short period of time under the purchase agreement.
Under Operation Corrupt Collector, the CFPB in September filed a lawsuit against five debt-collection companies for engaging in threatening and abusive practices.
Significant structural changes at the CFPB under the Trump administration; CSBS allows consumer gripes on its examination platform; Ed Pinto complains about the QM patch.
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