For 2021, the appraisal exemption threshold for higher-priced mortgages remains unchanged at $27,200, according to a joint announcement by the CFPB, the Federal Reserve Board and the OCC.

The CFPB halts reorganization of its supervision, enforcement and fair lending division; the bureau refuses to rescind a policy regarding credit reporting agencies.

Names of possible successors to Kathy Kraninger include two from Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s inner circle: Rep. Katie Porter and FTC Commissioner Rohit Chopra.

However, it’s not clear whether the motivations are to disempower enforcement or rationalize the integration of enforcement and supervision. Industry watchers weigh in.

Mortgage gripes filed with the CFPB increased by 5.4% in the third quarter, driven by criticisms regarding applications and closings. (Includes two data charts.)

The latest supervisory report from the CFPB found that some servicers violated Regulation X by including a lump-sum repayment option in escrow account statements when mortgagors had a shortage.

The CFPB by and large has agreed that marketing service agreements are permissible. Companies now need to reevaluate that payments for such partnerships are of reasonable market value.

To avoid a pileup at the end of the year due to the operational challenges caused by the pandemic, state regulators have called on loan originators to renew their licenses early.

Debt collectors will finally be allowed to use modern communication technology (emails and text messages) in tracking down late payors. Consumers can opt out if they want.

The CFPB issues no-action letter to Bank of America; lawsuit against Driver Loan; SMART Payment Plan settles with the CFPB; New York Department of Financial Services outlined expectations for financial institutions to man-age climate change risks.