CFPB Launches Inquiry into Junk Fees in Mortgage Closing Costs
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today launched a public inquiry into junk fees that are increasing mortgage closing costs.
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Prepared Remarks of CFPB Director Rohit Chopra at a White House Event Convening on Mortgage Closing Costs
CFPB Director Rohit Chopra delivered prepared remarks on the agency’s public inquiry into junk fees in mortgage closing costs.
CFPB Investiga Tarifas Inesperadas en Costos de Cierre | CFPB
La CFPB lanzó recientemente una solicitud pública de información sobre la existencia de tarifas inesperadas que aumentan los costos de cierre.
Prepared Remarks of CFPB Director Rohit Chopra at the Mortgage Bankers Association
CFPB Director Rohit Chopra delivered prepared remarks at the Mortgage Bankers Association annual expo.
CFPB actúa contra tarifas ilegales en hipotecas
CFPB publica una edición de su Reporte de Supervisión descibriendo sus acciones para combatir tarifas inesperadas cobradas por administradores de hipotecas.
CFPB Takes Action to Stop Illegal Junk Fees in Mortgage Servicing
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) published an edition of Supervisory Highlights describing the agency’s actions to combat junk fees charged by mortgage servicers.
CFPB Finds Americans are Paying Upfront Fees Seeking to Lower Interest Rates on Mortgages
The CFPB issued a new report today finding that more borrowers paid “discount points” upfront as overall interest rates rose.
CFPB revela que se están pagando tarifas para reducir tasas de interés
CFPB publica nuevo reporte donde revela que más prestatarios pagaron por “punto de descuento” mientras las tasas de interés aumentan.
2023 HMDA Data on Mortgage Lending Now Available
The Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (or "HMDA") Modified Loan Application Register (or "LAR") data for 2023 are now available on the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council’s (or "FFIEC") HMDA Platform for HMDA filers.
Submission of CFPB Director Rohit Chopra to the Appraisal Subcommittee Regarding Oversight of the Appraisal Foundation
On March 8, 2024, CFPB Director Rohit Chopra submitted a comment to the Appraisal Subcommittee regarding oversight of The Appraisal Foundation.
CFPB Director Rohit Chopra’s Letter to the Appraisal Subcommittee
A letter written by Director Rohit Chopra to the Appraisal Subcommittee.
CFPB Emite Directrices para Regir los Resultados Arreglados de Comparaciones de Tarjetas de Crédito y Otros Productos Financieros
CFPB explica como las compañías que operan herramientas de comparación de productos financieros, pueden violar la ley cuando favorecen a ciertos productos o prestamistas, porque reciben comisiones por ello.
CFPB Issues Guidance to Rein in Rigged Comparison-Shopping Results for Credit Cards and Other Financial Products
The CFPB explained how companies operating comparison-shopping tools can break the law when they steer consumers to certain products or lenders because of kickbacks.
FFIEC Issues Statement on Examination Principles Related to Valuation Discrimination and Bias in Residential Lending
FFIEC Statement on Examination Principles Related to Valuation Discrimination and Bias in Residential Lending
CFPB Secures $12 Million From Ringleaders of Foreclosure Relief Scam
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau resolved an appeal in a long-running enforcement suit against a foreclosure relief scam operation for $12 million.
CFPB Recupera $12 Millones de Jefes de una Estafa con Alivio de Ejecución Hipotecaria
CFPB resuelve apelación en una demanda por $12 millones que tenía tiempo en proceso, contra una operación de estafa con alivio de ejecución hipotecaria.
CFPB y Departamento de Justicia Demandan a la Compañía Desarrolladora y Prestamista Colony Ridge por hacer Ofertas Falsas y Ofrecer Financiamiento Predatorio
CFPB y Departamento de Justicia demandan a la compañía desarrolladora y prestamista Colony Ridge por hacer ofertas falsas y ofrecer financiamiento predatorio.
CFPB and Justice Department Sue Developer and Lender Colony Ridge for Bait-and-Switch Land Sales and Predatory Financing
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Justice Department sued Colony Ridge for operating an illegal land sales scheme and targeting Hispanic borrowers.
Prepared Remarks of CFPB Director Rohit Chopra at the Press Event for Colony Ridge
Director Chopra delivered remarks on the joint CFPB/DOJ action against Colony Ridge.
Prepared Remarks of CFPB Director Rohit Chopra at the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s Symposium on Property Insurance
Force-placed insurance was a noteworthy facet of the foreclosure crisis in 2007-2008, and remains a continuing risk for homeowners. The CFPB is responsible for enforcing mortgage servicing rules related to force-placed insurance.
Agencies Announce Dollar Thresholds for Smaller Loan Exemption from Appraisal Requirements for Higher-priced Mortgage Loans
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the Federal Reserve Board, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency today announced that the 2024 threshold for whether higher-priced mortgage loans are subject to special appraisal requirements will increase from $31,000 to $32,400.
Prepared Remarks of Deputy Director Zixta Martinez at The Greenlining Institute's 2023 Just Future Summit
Deputy Director Zixta Martinez spoke about the CFPB at The Greenlining Institute's 2023 Just Future Summit.
CFPB Mortgage Report Finds Jumps in Closing Costs and Denials for Insufficient Income, Growing Proportion of Cash-Out Refinances
Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released its annual report on residential mortgage lending activity and trends.
Statement of CFPB Director Rohit Chopra on Mortgage Market Activity and Trends
Today, the CFPB issued its annual report on Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data.