The preliminary injunction only applies to workers who live or work in Washington, DC, and the 19 states that sued the Trump administration over the mass layoffs of probationary employees at 18 federal agencies.

A federal court judge this week extended a temporary order pausing mass layoffs at federal agencies, including at the CFPB and HUD, by five days.

Several consumer protection statutes provide borrowers a private right of action, including the Truth in Lending Act.

Following a court ruling last week, the CFPB and HUD reinstated hundreds of probationary employees fired by the Trump administration. However, the employees were immediately placed on administrative leave.

A few months back, Marlin Mortgage parted ways with COO Steve Stone. Now, describing himself as a whistleblower, Stone is suing the MSR owner, accusing the firm of a host of questionable moves.

At a public hearing next month, State Farm will have to justify its request to raise home insurance premiums by 22%.

Regulators and lenders will have to figure out how to comply with non-discrimination laws without resorting to the use of DEI.

Cyberattacks against mortgage companies are a growing concern. Insurance can cover some of the financial losses, but premiums are spiraling out of control, some executives report.

The Trump administration’s failure to name acting directors for key federal agencies leaves them either under the control of Biden appointees or without a presidentially appointed leader.

The manufactured home builder allegedly made loans for borrowers while knowing they could not afford to pay back the loan.