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On March 12, 2013 the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced the availability of a preliminary list of rural and underserved counties. The final list will be available before June 1, 2013. The list has significant impact on several regulatory requirements, as follows: On June 1, 2013, the CFPB’s Escrow Requirements under the Truth in Lending Act rule (Escrows Rule) will go into effect, which require certain creditors to create escrow accounts for a minimum of 5 […]

Many bankers have relied on the Federal Reserve Board (FRB) for years as an inexpensive source for the disclosure booklets required for adjustable-rate mortgages. The booklet is frequently referred to as the Consumer Handbook for Adjustable-Rate Mortgages, or CHARM Booklet. Recently it came to my attention that the CHARM Booklet is no longer available through the FRB’s website since the underlying regulation, Regulation Z, has been transferred to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). However, […]

On January 18, 2013 the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced publication of  a final rule amending Regulation Z. The new rules revise and clarify existing regulations and commentary on loan originator compensation. The rules also implement Dodd-Frank Act provisions that prohibit certain arbitration agreements and the financing of certain credit insurance in connection with a mortgage loan. The rules take effect in January 2014, except that the prohibition on mandatory arbitration and on the […]

On January 16, 2013 the FDIC published an interagency rule to amend Regulation Z, as required by  the Dodd-Frank Act. The new rule established appraisal requirements for “higher-priced mortgages.” The other federal financial institution regulatory agencies are expected to join the effort on January 18th. The 305-page final rule is effective on January 18, 2014. The new rule prohibits a creditor from extending credit in the form of a higher-priced mortgage loan to any consumer […]

Earlier today we posted a blog article where we added links to the CFPB’s regulatory text for both Regulation X and Regulation Z.  We now have the full documents uploaded that include the preamble, regulatory text, and the official interpretations. Click here for the full Regulation X document. Click here for the full Regulation Z document.