The servicer argued that the borrower hadn't returned the loan modification agreement in time. But the court said that detail was a matter of factual dispute.
Supreme Court grants extension for response to bureau appeal; CFPB slams tenant background checks; CFPB, NY AG penalize 9/11 fraudster; CFPB files enforcement action for “fake” CD accounts.
Wells Fargo and the CFPB are reportedly negotiating over violations in several lines of business at the megabank. Separately, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) is continuing her effort to draw attention to fraudulent instant payments.
The bureau alleged that the servicer misled consumers about CARES Act forbearance and misreported information to credit agencies. Carrington says the bureau is not living up to its promise to be “flexible” with servicers who meant well.
After a quiet period in the early days of Rohit Chopra’s tenure, the CFPB is back on pace with enforcement actions. But the new director’s presence is really being felt in an avalanche of guidance.
CFPB says that overdraft fees based on “unintelligible” processes and blanket policies to charge consumers for depositing checks that bounce are both likely violations of the Consumer Financial Protection Act.
Broeksmit criticizes CFPB at annual MBA conference; Senate Democrats ask for remittance rule revisions; bureau reopens payment service comments; CFPB says student borrower finances worsening.
Mortgage Bankers Association's President and CEO Robert Broeksmit said regulations have pushed banks out of the mortgage sector and could do the same to nonbanks if regulators aren’t careful.
CSBS names new policy and supervision chief; CFPB studies student banking; bureau sues remittances firm; DOJ settles discrimination claims with bank; Regulation F MVNs are optional; bureau states clearly false data don’t belong on credit reports.
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