The Cantero v. BofA mortgage-escrow case, which has major ramifications for federal preemption of state laws, could swing either way, depending on how three justices rule.

The CFPB is looking to stop attempts by servicers to tack on convenience fees for payments made online or by phone. Meanwhile, trade groups are advocating for federal preemption in a Supreme Court case.

At the first NMLS ombudsman meeting of the year, the MBA raised concerns regarding state regulation of nonbank mortgage companies.

The CFPB last month issued its first contested supervisory designation order against a nonbank. The bureau said other companies that had received notices consented to supervision.

Large credit card issuers’ late fees will be capped at $8 in a few months following a new rule from the CFPB. Industry groups have filed a lawsuit to stop implementation of the rule.

The CFPB’s Office of Supervision Examination has capped the time an examiner can be assigned to an entity to a maximum of five years. The OSE is also set to launch a tool to track examiner assignments.

A CFPB circular warning operators of digital comparison-shopping tools against engaging in preferential treatment isn’t sitting well with industry participants.

There is an opportunity for the CFPB to advance ethical use of AI, according to Brad Blower, principal and founder of Inclusive-Partners.

CFPB working on data safeguarding rulemaking, Fed to host webinar on compliance issues.

The CFPB and the FTC have filed an amicus brief supporting borrowers in a case against Ocwen Loan Servicing, while lender trade groups urged the Supreme Court to intervene in a federal preemption case.