A top Justice Department official says there is no need for providing more policy guidance regarding the appropriate use of the False Claims Act.

Concerned about relaxed appraisal standards for mortgage originations, two senior members of the House Financial Services Committee want the Government Accountability Office to conduct a study.

Mortgage service providers are seeking a clarification from the Federal Communications Commission on the definition of an “automatic telephone dialing system” in light of differing court interpretations.

Just like previous budgets proposed by President Trump, the 2021 version stands little chance of getting passed by Congress. But it does provide a win-dow into the administration’s priorities.

Bye bye to LIBOR for Fannie and Freddie / What do Non-QM CEOs Earn?

Nonbanks might need to come up with additional cash to hold against their MSR positions if the FHFA gets its way. A game changer? Probably not.

The agency has picked Houlihan Lokey Capital to help it identify any financial, regulatory or market risks in its path to take Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac out of conservatorship.

Director Mark Calabria believes the revised structure and new hires will ensure FHFA continues to protect taxpayers from future bailouts and delivers on its obligation to create a competitive, liquid, efficient and resilient housing-finance market.

Unlike previous models, the FICO Score 10 will consider account balances and missed payments over a 24-month period. It will flag borrowers who have consolidated credit card debt into riskier personal loans.

The bureau has tightened the use of “abusive” practices under its sweeping authority to prohibit unfair, deceptive or abusive acts or practices. Industry watchers believe the impact of the new policy might be limited.