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FHFA sees middle class lift in axing Biden housing goals

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The U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency says its new housing goals will help more middle class families get mortgages after being disadvantaged by Biden-era quotas. Processing Content The government-sponsored enterprises could purchase notably fewer loans in minority Census tracts over the next two years, according to the regulator’s plans unveiled Tuesday. The FHFA however anticipates […]

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Democratic AGs file suit demanding CFPB funding

Litigation, Politics and policy, Regulation and compliance, Trump administration /

Key insight: A group of 22 state attorneys general — all Democrats — filed a lawsuit against the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Federal Reserve and acting CFPB director Russell Vought, challenging the administration’s position that the Fed can only fund the CFPB when the Fed itself is profitable.  Expert quote: “The failure to request funding

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Why 2026 could be the mortgage industry’s reset year

Distressed, LOAN PRODUCTS, Mortgage Rates, Mortgage technology, Originations, Regulation and compliance /

Several of the mortgage industry’s biggest story lines from 2025 are expected to take clearer shape in 2026, according to industry participants who shared their outlooks with National Mortgage News. Among the developments gaining traction are the potential arrival of the 50-year mortgage, the full rollout of credit score modernization and further consolidation after a

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California law hurts secondary mortgage market, lenders say

California law hurts secondary mortgage market, lenders say

Law and legal issues, Regulation and compliance, Secondary markets, Servicing /

California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s office countered a lawsuit from lenders this week, arguing a new zombie seconds law doesn’t bar certain foreclosures outright.Eric Lee/Bloomberg Lenders are raising a host of arguments to halt California’s new zombie seconds law, which they say will freeze the secondary mortgage market.  Processing Content The California Mortgage Association and

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Appeals court agrees to rehear CFPB union’s case

Appeals court agrees to rehear CFPB union’s case

Litigation, Regulation and compliance, Trump administration /

Bloomberg News Processing Content Key Insight: The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit granted the National Treasury Employee Union’s petition for an en banc rehearing, vacating a prior 2-1 ruling in favor of acting CFPB Director Russell Vought. What’s at Stake: The court’s decision was influenced by dozens of lawmakers and nonprofits who

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New York becomes latest state to outlaw NTRAPs

Industry News, Law and legal issues, Regulation and compliance, State regulators, Title insurance /

New York became the latest state to officially enact legislation that outlaws the practice known as Non-Title Recorded Agreements for Personal Services or NTRAPS, which threatens senior citizens with loss of their homes.  Processing Content Gov. Kathie Hochul signed the bill into law after it passed the New York State Legislature with wide bipartisan support

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Feds raise appraisal exemption for higher-priced mortgages

Appraisals, Originations, Regulation and compliance /

The government is raising the exemption for special appraisal requirements for higher-priced mortgage loans to $34,200. Processing Content The loans are defined as any mortgage with specifically higher annual percentage rates than the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s average prime offer rate. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Board of Governors of the

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Court backs tougher reporting rule for title firms

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Title insurers may face more paperwork and larger compliance costs next year as a federal court is leaning toward allowing a new reporting rule to go into effect.  Processing Content U.S. Magistrate Judge Samuel J. Horovitz recommended this week to the case’s presiding judge to grant the government’s motion for summary judgment, in a challenge

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DOJ says CFPB’s preliminary injunction cannot be modified

DOJ says CFPB’s preliminary injunction cannot be modified

Litigation, Regulation and compliance, Trump administration /

Bloomberg News Key Insight: The Justice Department told a federal court that an existing preliminary injunction does not require the acting director to request funding.  What’s at Stake: Acting CFPB Director Vought has said the agency will run out of money in early 2026 and all employees will be furloughed, placed on mandatory, unpaid leave.

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Ruling reshapes foreclosure challenges in New York

Ruling reshapes foreclosure challenges in New York

Foreclosures, Regulation and compliance, Servicing /

A court’s ruling in a closely watched case involving New York’s six-year statute of limitations puts pressure on related parties to confirm that the entity initiating a foreclosure lawsuit is a noteholder with standing. The New York Court of Appeals ruled in Article 13 LLC vs. Ponce De Leon Federal Bank that an interpretation of

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