The powerful consumer regulator is working on a plan to identify ways to improve the consent order process. The idea: release so-called "reformed" players from the regulatory burden of CO prison.

DPA provided by government entities and the disparate-impact standard are among HUD's regulatory priorities for FY 2020, according to the agency's regulatory agenda.

RESPA kickback schemes can take many forms. One civil case pending in Maryland centers on postage stamps forwarded by a vendor to an originator.