Sellers repeatedly using contract-for-deed financing must assess a borrower’s ability to repay a loan and provide disclosures, the CFPB said in a new advisory opinion.

Hundreds of individuals, associations and trade groups submitted comments regarding the CFPB’s request for information on mortgage closing costs.

A bipartisan group of mortgage industry players opposes FSOC’s proposal to create a fund to help sustain mortgage servicers in times of stress.

FHFA hosted a symposium on improving the relationship between the FHLBanks and CDFIs.

The final guidance covers reasons for seeking a reconsideration of value and addresses compliance obligations involving appraisals.

The new data will help lenders determine the impact of the upcoming shift from a tri-merge credit reporting process to a bi-merge model.

Many mortgage industry trade groups believe changing the mission of the Federal Home Loan Bank system is Congress’ responsibility rather than that of the FHFA.

The slowdown is part of a typical trend seen at federal regulators prior to a presidential election.

Treasury office considers reforms for title insurance; FHFA sets tenant protections for GSE multifamily borrowers; Biden administration calls for rent control; two states slow on index change.

Researchers find that the climate-related increase in flood damage will boost the cost of subsidizing federal mortgage programs by 44% over the next 30 years. That doesn’t include the costs to homeowners, lenders, insurers or MBS investors.