The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection announced the members of its more streamlined advisory committees. The Bureau recruited these new members from outside the federal government.
Read More »BCFP Amends Housing Regulations
The BCFP made several amendments to the mortgage related acts. How has the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act been impacted by recent change?
Read More »When Will BCFP and Ginnie Mae Get a New Head?
On Thursday, Kathy Kraninger’s nomination to head the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection advanced to the Senate after the Banking Committee voted in its favor. See who else’s nomination advanced along with Kraninger.
Read More »Court Rules in Favor of Weltman in BCFP Case
The firm has prevailed in the lawsuit brought against it by the BCFP with the court ruling in favor of Weltman and confirming that the BCFP's lawsuit lacked merit.
Read More »Kraninger: ‘Will Make BCFP Fair and Transparent’
Kathleen Kraninger gave her testimony before the Senate Banking Committee on Thursday during a hearing on her nomination to lead the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. Here are the details.
Read More »Mulvaney Appoints Brian Johnson as BCFP Deputy Director
The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection has announced the appointment of its Principal Policy Director, Brian Johnson, as Deputy Acting Director. Johnson takes over from Leandra English who announced she's stepping down recently.
Read More »BCFP Issues Advisory on HMDA Exceptions
The guidelines issued by BCFP advise small banks and credit unions on the partial exemptions available to them under the HMDA rules of the amended Dodd-Frank Act. Here are the details.
Read More »Student Loans vs. First Mortgage
A CFPB study analyzing student loan repayment and broader household borrowing found a strong correlation between the time that young Americans pay off their student loans and buy a home. Click through to learn how the repayment of one loan impacts taking another.
Read More »Kraninger’s Nom Might Face a Tough Senate Vote
Kraninger, an associate director at the Office of Management and Budget, will succeed Acting Director Mick Mulvaney, whose term is ending.
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