Attorneys have cautioned mortgage servicers about the potential fair lending risks that may arise from their handling of forbearance and loan-modification requests due to the pandemic.
Federal and state financial regulators will adopt a flexible supervisory and enforcement approach regarding certain communication requirements under mortgage servicing rules during the pandemic period.
Democratic senators criticized the CFPB’s response to the economic pain caused by COVID-19 as “tepid and inefficient.” Meanwhile, the bureau’s former director, Richard Cordray, outlined his suggestions.
The CFPB and other federal financial regulators last week reminded servicers and lenders of consumer protection requirements in updated guidance on loan modifications, while giving broad discretion to implement prudent modification programs.
CFPB examiners continue to work from home; enforcement action against a short-term lender; FTC’s suggestions on the use of artificial intelligence and algorithms.
The CFPB has eased reporting of quarterly HMDA data. Nevertheless, the bureau is continuing with its supervisory activities and other essential functions.
The full Fifth Circuit Court will review the constitutionality of the CFPB’s leadership structure, vacating a panel decision issued earlier in the month.
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