The delinquency rate for commercial MBS continued to improve in September, but the “special servicing” rate surged to a seven-year high, signaling that economic fallout from the pandemic is still festering.
It appears the CFPB might still look at whether referrals are being made under MSAs and whether the payments are intended to ‘disguise’ the referral arrangement.
Two major investors in Front Yard Residential have called for liquidation of the real estate investment trust due to its less than satisfactory performance during a robust housing market.
Industry experts believe CFPB Director Kathy Kraninger’s job may be on the line if Joe Biden wins the presidential election. A few ongoing rulemakings also could be in trouble.
The CFPB found that the TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosures rule improved prospective borrowers’ ability to understand mortgage transactions, but at a huge cost to originators.
Eligible entities can apply for an early termination of consent orders, which typically have a five-year life span, along with strict reporting and record-keeping requirements.
While lenders have recommended that a wider population of loans be eligible under the new QM category, consumer advocacy groups urged the CFPB to withdraw the proposal.