A coalition of mortgage industry trade groups expressed concerns about the proposal. And trade groups representing servicers sounded more alarms in their individual comments to the CFPB.
The bureau is relying on the Dodd-Frank Act and RESPA to support its proposed changes to mortgage servicing requirements. However, industry attorneys suggest the arguments might not hold in court.
While the regulator’s reverse redlining allegations against a defendant were dismissed, a Texas court offered the bureau the option to amend its complaint.
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As per a consent order with the CFPB, Navient has agreed to pay $120 million in restitution and fines and permanently exit federal student loan servicing.
The CFPB has 30 days to amend its complaint against Loan Originator Services as part of a fair lending lawsuit filed against a Texas-based developer and lender, Colony Ridge.
The New Jersey-based bank was alleged to have restricted mortgage lending services and credit access to certain neighborhoods from 2018 through at least 2022.