Tag Archives: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)

Halfway into 2021, lenders face new regulations, a new administration, and other major changes.

In order to protect millions of at-risk homeowners from foreclosure actions, the CFPB has issued a new set of rules to ensure a smooth transition as they exit forbearance plans.

President Biden continues to strengthen housing's regulators, nominating Julia Gordon and Dave Uejio for HUD leadership roles.

Rep. Maxine Waters issues letter requesting extended foreclosure protections as moratoria are set to expire.

Five Star’s 2021 Government Forum: A Virtual Event assembled leaders from the mortgage space and regulators for a day of topical discussions and sessions shedding insight into what lies ahead for mortgage professionals as they emerge from the pandemic.

This Wednesday, the 2021 Government Forum, a one-day virtual event from The Five Star Institute, will bring together representatives from government and the mortgage space for an open forum to tackle the industry’s most pressing issues.

The President dedicated the month to raising awareness of housing equality, as well as the elimination of barriers to affordable homeownership.

Bipartisan legislation passes the House which would simplify the process for those buying a home with an FHA mortgage.

As mortgage borrowers cope with the pandemic, two new studies examine the dilemmas consumers are facing with their mortgages.

With foreclosure moratoria set to expire, the industry is prepping for a wave of defaults, one that could be controlled by bringing back a HARP-type program.