A lack of data standardization is holding back adoption of digital mortgage processes, according to a survey of tech vendors. Fannie Mae is urging the industry to adopt standards set by MISMO.
The number of eNotes being added to the MERS eRegistry is sharply increasing, indicating a growing use of eClosings. Some 36,000 eNotes were added in the third quarter compared with 17,000 in all of 2018.
The bank had more than 200 violations of a five-year limit for holding REO properties, according to a consent order. Citi was warned repeatedly of the violations before the OCC moved to fine the bank.
New York has set a six-year statute of limitation to bring charges under the Martin Act. The deadline issue has been a bone of contention in a court case between the state attorney general and Credit Suisse.
Higher-priced mortgages are a regulatory designation based on the comparison of the annual percentage rate on a mortgage with the average prime offer rate, which tracks rates offered to prime borrowers.