While states offered broad temporary flexibilities regarding LO licensing and location requirements during the pandemic, the transition out of the temporary standards has been bumpy.
Fannie joins Freddie in accepting attorney title opinion letters instead of title insurance. Industry observers said the new option will mostly impact refinances, not purchases.
Although Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are animals of the secondary market, the FHFA director said they have programs that can increase the amount of housing available.
According to Nelson Mullins attorneys, the DOJ is conducting statistical analyses on HMDA loan application register data to unearth potential fair lending violations.
By punting on this GSE case, the appeals court effectively ends shareholders’ constitutional and Administrative Procedures Act claims. Now, all eyes turn to a breach of contract battle in district court.