The CFPB now prefers to solve potential mortgage violations through supervision rather than enforcement. The bureau also has shifted its fair lending priorities.

Is the White House getting cold feet on administrative reform of Fannie and Freddie? Maybe, maybe not, but it appears the Federal Housing Finance Agency may not release its GSE capital rule until December.

The Mortgage Bankers Association is making headway on getting the CFPB to change its loan originator compensation rules. But how far will the bureau go?