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Sam Manas

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Consumer Groups Continue to Push for Race in CRA

December 6, 2021
Sam Manas
A new Urban Institute report shows that owner-occupied purchase lending in predominantly minority areas, especially by banks, was disproportionately low. The same was true for loans to minority borrowers.
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NMLS Renewals for LOs Slowed by System Errors

December 6, 2021
Sam Manas
A significant increase in renewal volume combined with system upgrades left a portion of NMLS users unable to complete renewals. Meanwhile, some filers had to be refunded for incorrectly charged payments. CSBS provided guidance on how to proceed.
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CBA Seeks Guidance, Not Enforcement, from CFPB

December 6, 2021
Sam Manas
Two CBA executives argued that regulation by enforcement means compliant behaviors can change at a moment’s notice and cause confusion for the industry as firms try to interpret enforcement outcomes. Rulemaking and guidance, they believe, is the way to go.
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Attorney Questions CFPB’s Order Against Tech Firms

December 6, 2021
Sam Manas
A partner at Alston & Bird said the bureau’s orders to six tech firms operating payment systems may have violated the Paperwork Reduction Act. The rule requires months of public outreach and OMB approval before information collection requests can be sent.
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CFPB Planning Numerous Actions on Overdraft Fees

December 6, 2021
Sam Manas
The bureau held a press call last week discussing data on overdraft and NSF fees from two reports and outlining the steps it intends to take to reduce such fees. The reports show banks’ revenue from these fees is relatively stable, save for a significant drop in 2020.
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Buy Now, Pay Later Sector Facing Calls for Regulation

December 6, 2021
Sam Manas
Since a November congressional hearing, evidence that BNPL is here to stay has only grown. Consumer advocates are asking CFPB to step in and regulate the space.
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Other News in Brief

December 6, 2021
Sam Manas
Regulators issue rule mandating outreach in case of computer system breaches; CFPB announces four regulatory threshold adjustments; former CFPB Director Cordray considered for Fed supervision role; CFPB admits violating law in creating task force.
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GR’s $2 Billion-a-Year Loan Officer. How He Did It…

December 3, 2021
Sam Manas
One consultant estimated that Banosian must have a team of at least 200 people around him...
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Guaranteed Rate LO Hits $2B in Originations in 2021

December 2, 2021
Sam Manas
Industry consultant Paul Hindman said the LO’s success was, in part, driven by Guaranteed Rate’s unique business model.
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Data and Platforms: Redwood Talks Tech

November 24, 2021
Sam Manas
A Redwood executive shared how new tech was implemented at the company, largely revolving around features improving customers’ experience.
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