The CFPB wants to replace the debt-to-income ratio limit with a price-based threshold in the general qualified-mortgage definition. The bureau also proposed extending the GSE patch until the effective date of a new QM definition.

The pilot program will provide customized advice to help financial institutions better understand their regulatory obligations. However, consumer groups said interpretations are better made via notice and comment.

The Congressional resolution to invalidate the “rushed out” CRA revamp is viewed as largely symbolic and unlikely to find support in the Senate.

Consumer advocacies claim the CFPB task force on consumer financial law does not serve a public interest and has violated the Federal Advisory Committee Act by operating behind closed doors.

The legislation is aimed at replacing the CFPB’s single director with a five-member bipartisan commission. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court is close to ruling on the constitutionality of the CFPB.

Industry trade groups have criticized the CFPB for issuing guidance that is largely repetitive. They want the agency to fix disclosure issues regarding title insurance premiums.

The CFPB clarified that furnishing a special code for tasks, such as disaster relief, is not a substitute for complying with CARES Act’s credit reporting requirements.

Financial institutions are rushing to iron out any remaining compliance wrinkles before the California Consumer Privacy Act comes into effect on July 1.

Mortgages continue to top the list of COVID-19-related complaints; tool to combat elder fraud launched; state regulators form a pandemic steering group; California Assembly Bill 2501 fails to pass.