The statement on principles relates to the examination of lenders’ residential property appraisal and evaluation practices. Federal regulators believe it will help lenders mitigate risks due to potential discrimination or bias in appraisal practices and to promote credible valuations.
Mark McArdle, an assistant director of mortgage markets at the CFPB, provided updates on the regulator’s priorities in terms of mortgage lending at the MBA’s independent mortgage bankers conference. The top concerns are LO comp practices and fair lending.
The CFPB’s proposal on streamlining mortgage servicing standards will likely be issued this spring. The regulator is trying to balance loss-mitigation options and foreclosure protections.