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IMPLEMENTING THE NEW INTEGRATED DISCLOSURES – Part II

As explained in the first part of this article implementing the new integrated disclosures is a massive task. Lenders that have a plan and get an early start on the process will complete the task by the August 1, 2015 deadline with minimal stress to all involved.  We advocate a three-step process for implementing the New disclosures. Master the Material – Mastering 1,888 pages of regulation and related material doesn’t happen quickly. Most of us […]

IMPLEMENTING THE NEW INTEGRATED DISCLOSURES – Part I

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) published final rules to implement the new integrated disclosures on November 20, 2013. The rules complete the Dodd-Frank mandate to combine the disclosures required by the Truth-in-Lending (TILA) and Real Estate Settlement Procedure Acts (RESPA). The regulations, the Official Interpretations and instructions for completing the forms are massive, covering 1,888 pages.   Have you begun the implementation process yet? You have until August 1, 2015 to complete the task, […]