Three states have enacted legislation to prohibit denials of divorce- triggered mortgage assumptions. Similar statutes are likely to follow in other states.

With the CFPB reportedly revisiting its 2024 proposed Regulation X servicing rule, the American Bankers Association reminded the bureau of several revisions it should consider.

Mortgage borrowers urged the high court to weigh in on federal preemption, once again, saying a circuit court split involving interest payments on funds in mortgage escrow accounts heightens the stakes.

Democrats seek to fund CFPB automatically; mortgage fraud victims will soon receive refunds.

The lawsuit filed by consumer advocacy groups contended that the new ECOA rule is a drastic turn from decades of interpretation and enforcement of the statute.

Illinois-based X-PERT Mortgage and its president had their mortgage licenses taken away by the state for allegedly hiring an unlicensed loan officer.

The lawsuit alleged that Rocket funneled leads to real estate agents who in turn steered clients to Rocket Mortgage. Plaintiffs also alleged that Rocket acquired Redfin to bring its steering practices “in house.”

Pending changes to disparate-impact liability enforcement will have a big effect on some industries, such as indirect auto finance, but the mortgage industry will likely be spared.

While alternative data can be used as a tool to expand credit access to unscored consumers, some industry experts cautioned lenders about turning away from the traditional credit reporting ecosystem.

HMDA compliance AI tool launched; law firm offers mortgage AI audit practice; federal court approves $110 million settlement involving Wells Fargo; NYDFS reinforces disparate-impact liability.