A Connecticut appeals court affirmed a trial court’s verdict that was in favor of the Connecticut Department of Banking revoking 1st Alliance Lending’s mortgage license.
One of the nation’s top mortgage lenders wants a federal court to confirm that lenders can’t interfere within independent appraisals, even if they are allegedly discriminatory.
An Arizona district court determined that Sun West Mortgage Company and its foreclosure counsel didn’t violate the Truth in Lending Act or the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act in a foreclosure lawsuit.
Consumer complaints submitted to the CFPB related to mortgages slightly increased in the third quarter of 2024, with servicing issues in the forefront.
More fair lending enforcement actions and investigations could come up over the next few months ahead of potential changes in the political landscape, according to Richard Horn, co-partner at the law firm of Garris Horn.
In an amicus brief submitted by the bureau, the regulator distinguished the purposes of the Truth in Lending Act’s repayment disclosure requirements for open-end lines of credit, helping two banks prevail in court.
While the regulator’s reverse redlining allegations against a defendant were dismissed, a Texas court offered the bureau the option to amend its complaint.