CFPB Broadens Public Access to its Rulemaking Process March 1, 2022 Sam Manas Submissions will be reviewed by the Office of the Executive Secretary in consultation with the legal division...Read More
Ginnie Considering Changes to Support CDFIs February 25, 2022 Monica Hogan The new Ginnie Mae chief said the agency hasn’t yet determined what avenues would make sense but “specialized pools” could be a possibility...Read More
FHFA Unveils New Eligibility Standards: 9% Capital for Nonbanks February 24, 2022 Dennis Hollier The new language recognizes the different risk profiles of GSE and Ginnie Mae servicing rights...Read More
In a Few Weeks, GSE Nonbank Eligibility Requirements? February 22, 2022 Paul Muolo BTIG predicts the FHFA’s proposal likely will dovetail with many of the prudential requirements for nonbanks finalized by the CSBS...Read More
OCC’s Hsu Says CRA Changes Coming Soon February 22, 2022 Sam Manas CRA trouble ahead? OCC chief Hsu: “Home mortgage lending is dominated by a few banks and nonbank institutions lending nationwide"...Read More
CFPB Study Suggests Mortgage Bankers Have a Diversity Problem February 16, 2022 Sam Manas Mortgage banking firms were the largest part of the sample with 104 institutions.Read More
Trade Group Wants Clarity on Nonbank Supervision February 15, 2022 Sam Manas Among other requests, the trade group wants the bureau to exempt smaller nonbanks from exams or audits...Read More
New Capital Requirements Expected for Nonbank Servicers February 14, 2022 Dennis Hollier Others, however, believe the regulator won't act until the Senate confirms a permanent director for the agency.Read More
FHA Facing a Severe Talent Drain? February 11, 2022 Monica Hogan Dana Wade, a former FHA commissioner, said that like other employers, the federal government is experiencing issues from the Great Resignation, compounded by an aging workforce...Read More
FHFA to Replace (Calabria's) Strategic Plan February 10, 2022 Dennis Hollier Ending the conservatorships is out, saving housing finance from climate change is in...Read More