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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently published a blog article reporting the results of their National Survey of Mortgage Borrowers. Key findings from the survey include: Almost half of consumers who take out a mortgage for home purchase fail to shop prior to application; that is, they seriously consider only a single lender or mortgage broker before choosing where to apply. The tendency to shop is somewhat higher among first-time homebuyers. The primary source […]

Numerous regulatory requirements have thresholds that change annually. Following is a review of several of the lending thresholds that have changed recently. CRA – Small Bank and Intermediate Small Bank – Effective January 1, 2105 each federal financial institution regulatory agency defines the term “small bank” to mean a bank that, as of December 31 of either of the prior two calendar years, had assets of less than $1.221 billion. The term “intermediate small bank” means a small […]

Effective on January 10, 2014 Section 1026.20 of Regulation Z requires, when a rate change accompanied by a payment change occurs on an ARM, a notice to be sent to the consumer at least 60, but no more than 120, days before the first payment at the adjusted level is due. However a different timing rule (at least 25, but no more than 120, days before the first payment at the adjusted level is due) applies […]

On November 19, 2014 the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) published proposed changes to Regulations X (RESPA) and Z (TIL). Among other items the proposal contains extensive comment on the definition of the term “delinquency” when used for determining when the first notice regarding foreclosure under section 1024.41(f)(1)(i) may be sent. Section 1024.31 contains definitions for various terms that are used throughout the provisions of subpart C of Regulation X. It does not contain a […]

Earlier this week the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau published proposed changes to Regulations X (RESPA) and Z (TIL). The proposed changes focus primarily on clarifying, revising, or amending provisions regarding force-placed insurance notices, policies and procedures, early intervention, and loss mitigation requirements under Regulation X’s servicing provisions; and periodic statement requirements under Regulation Z’s servicing provisions. Extensive proposed comment appears on the definition of the term “delinquency” when used, among other purposes, for determining when […]