With an uncertain regulatory environment, new data requirements, and promising technological opportunities all intersecting, mortgage originators face a winding road as they navigate through 2017.
Read More »Regulation Hinders Appraisers in the Field
Many appraisers feel undertrained, or just dissatisfied at their job.
Read More »President Discusses Regulation, Growing American Business
Throughout his hour-long speech, the president spoke of many changes and plans he had to “make America great again”—perhaps the most important of which to mortgage professionals were his comments regarding regulation.
Read More »Enhancing the Experience: How Tech is Improving Customer Convenience and Control
One industry expert spoke with MReport about the evolution of technology in recent years, where it’s headed, and how it’s improving the customer experience from start to finish.
Read More »A New Chapter: The Trump Effect on Regulation
Part one in a three-part series for MReport on the potential effect of Donald Trump's presidency on the housing industry. This installment examines the effect from a regulatory standpoint, including Trump's plans for Dodd-Frank and HUD.
Read More »Apparently, the $10 Billion Threshold is Not So Scary
Per Dodd-Frank, banks that cross the $10 billion asset threshold become subject to increased regulation and supervision. While it seems they have an incentive to stay below the $10 billion mark, there is no systematic evidence they are avoiding it, according to one analysis.
Read More »5 Things to Know About the Title & Escrow Industry
Cristy Ward, Chief Strategy Office at Mortgage Connect sat down with MReport to explain how title and escrow companies are dealing with regulatory requirements, where this industry is headed, and how they can ensure their business is successful.
Read More »How are Regulations Affecting Small Banks?
The Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax, and Capital Access of the Committee on Small Business met Thursday morning to address concerns surrounding the regulatory effect on small banks.
Read More »Builders Call for Regulatory Reform to Lower Housing Costs
Heightened regulations in the housing industry are hindering affordable housing in the U.S., and home builders believe it is time for a change.
Read More »Congressman Calls for Regulatory Transparency from the CFPB
U.S. Rep. French Hill (R-Arkansas) said Monday that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) needs to do a lot more to ensure the industry understand the new TRID-compliant ‘Know Before You Owe’ rules before they take effect.
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