DOJ Says CFPB Won’t Be Eliminated by Administrative Action February 26, 2025 Shannon Clark The CFPB won't look the same, but also won't be eliminated, according to the DOJ.Read More
Short Takes: MBA Supports McKernan’s Nomination at CFPB / Applications Decline / Home Price Appreciation Accelerates February 26, 2025 Brandon Ivey The MBA said Jonathan McKernan’s experience and background working on housing policy make him a strong choice to lead regulatory reforms to reduce compliance costs.Read More
A Strange Affair: HUD, DOGE and $1.9B of ‘Misplaced’ Funds February 25, 2025 Namrata Bhatia and Paul Muolo Carrington, a Ginnie contractor that handles defaulted servicing for the agency, was listed as the recipient of some of these funds.Read More
State Servicing Standards Gain Traction. Coverage Nears 99% February 25, 2025 Shannon Clark Oversight standards are moving forward, despite the deregulatory bent of the Trump administration.Read More
HUD Union Sends C&D Letter to OMB, Agency Secretary February 24, 2025 Paul Muolo Mortgage professionals have yet to report any snafus regarding FHA and/or Ginnie business approvals. However...Read More
Trump Extends His Power Over Independent Regulators February 20, 2025 Namrata Bhatia The actual impact of the EO "may be limited," according to Ian Katz, managing director at Capital Alpha Partners.Read More
States, Feds Likely to Divvy Up Oversight Focuses February 20, 2025 Shannon Clark State and federal regulators are likely to differ when it comes to their oversight priorities over the next few years.Read More
FHA Probationary Workers Cut, Ginnie Approvals May Slow February 18, 2025 Paul Muolo Some servicing advisors believe that, at the very least, Ginnie approvals on sale of MSRs will slow.Read More
CSBS Teases NMLS Phase Two Updates February 14, 2025 Shannon Clark The next round of improvements will ease the application process for mortgage loan originators.Read More
Analysts Have Doubts About GSE Reform Under Trump February 14, 2025 Dennis Hollier A full plate of agenda items and a lack of experienced leadership makes a GSE exit from conservatorship unlikely under the new administration.Read More