Regulators in some states controlled by Democrats are poised to increase their oversight of consumer protection laws as the CFPB’s focus is expected to shift under the incoming Trump administration.
The state’s proposal to establish Community Reinvestment Act requirements for nonbank mortgage lenders was met with opposition from the Mortgage Bankers Association.
The National Consumer Law Center is urging states to restrict the annual percentage rate at 36% for loans with balances of up to $1,000 and lower limits for larger loans.
Without an increase in NMLS processing fees, CSBS said it will incur nearly $133 million in losses over the next decade. The fee increases are poised to go into effect in March, but most industry participants won’t be impacted until fall 2025, according to CSBS.
Home equity investment activity is growing thanks to ongoing home price appreciation and strong demand from both homeowners and investors in the secondary market. Regulation of the products is currently limited to a handful of states.