The state regulator is taking notice of disparities in mortgage approvals and denials and terms of mortgage credit between same-sex and opposite-sex pairs.

Bryan Schneider lands at Manatt; New York amends foreclosure requirements; Connecticut extends pandemic-related requirements to federally backed loans; another settlement for Wells Fargo; Mr. Cooper seeking dismissal of lawsuits.

The CSBS didn’t include data standards and servicing transfer requirements in its final rule for nonbank servicers, noting appropriate regulations from the bureau.

As the coronavirus pandemic recedes, many state regulators are allowing long-term remote work flexibility.

The trade group believes the CFPB should not take enforcement actions or conduct investigations of nonbanks unless asked to do so by a state regulator.

The state, in a recent case, took the position that the owner of mortgage servicing rights, whether handling day-to-day obligations or relying on a subservicer, is required to be licensed under state law.

One of the biggest issues mortgage lenders will face is implementing changes to the general qualified-mortgage rule, which has a mandatory compliance date of July 2021.

The Mortgage Bankers Association has drafted a model bill for state regulators to provide regulatory flexibility allowing mortgage loan originators to work from home, with prescribed regulator standards for consumer and data protection.

Citing existing mortgage regulations at the federal level, the Urban Institute said it might be most appropriate for the FHFA or the Federal Reserve to regulate nonbank mortgage servicers.

The CFPB grants compliance assistance sandbox to two companies; QM rules to take effect March 1.