The CFPB’s efforts to combat redlining include a new emphasis on discriminatory targeting. The regulator’s argument for the application of ECOA in instances of reverse redlining is being questioned.

The CFPB issued an advisory opinion last week reinforcing that the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act includes protections against collections on time-barred debt, including second liens originated prior to 2008.

The MBA submitted a brief in court pointing out flaws with legal arguments from the CFPB and DOJ regarding the liability lenders face from appraisers.

A new study has found that the California Consumer Protection Act increased California mortgage interest rate spreads — especially for banks — and contracted the supply of credit to low-income areas.

The CFPB and three other federal agencies issued a statement highlighting concerns about bias in automated systems. The CFPB is particularly concerned about home valuations, lending and marketing.

New APOR calculations; regulators help with LIBOR transition; CFPB puts credit reporting agencies on alert; data breach involving former CFPB employee; lender settles with Arizona AG.

Mortgage-related complaints filed with the CFPB grew by 41.2% to 7,016 in the first quarter of 2023. Servicing-related complaints were the largest group, largely due to issues in the payment process. (Includes two data charts.)

The federal agency found instances of illegal mortgage loan referrals and redlining during supervisory examinations of financial institutions.

The policy statement outlining prohibition on abusive acts and practices subjectively expands the bureau’s authority and could impact conduct permitted by safe harbors in federal consumer protection laws, according to industry attorneys.

Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-NC, has threatened to use the Congressional Review Act to prevent implementation of the CFPB’s new reporting requirements on small business lending.