Housing finance players accused of wronging consumers slammed the lawsuits as politically motivated efforts by former Biden-era bureau director Rohit Chopra.

Trump administration nominees Bill Pulte and Jonathan McKernan will face Senate scrutiny Thursday over their approaches to oversight, with industry support but expected Democratic opposition, particularly from Sen. Elizabeth Warren.

While the March 3 submission deadline holds firm, compliance experts suggested guidance inquiries for Home Mortgage Disclosure Act filers could be lacking.

DOGE's erratic approach may jeopardize efforts to weaken the agency, anonymous sources warned. The Musk team's unpredictable actions could face legal challenges—potentially paving the way for a resilient CFPB to endure.

Letitia James and 22 other attorneys general have filed an amicus brief in a Maryland case challenging the dissolution of the consumer protection agency.

President Donald Trump's new executive order could have dramatic implications for bank regulation by subjecting agencies to White House political control.

The Trump administration has installed Jeffrey Clark at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Clark, a former environmental lawyer in the Justice Department in the first Trump administration, was indicted as part of the president's efforts to overturn the 2020 election.

The Community Home Lenders of America wants streamlined regulations for smaller independent mortgage bankers from the Bureau, including on compensation.

Consumer and employees groups are seeking a restraining order against CFPB acting Director Russell Vought, arguing that he was unlawfully installed and has "no power to direct" the bureau.

On Thursday night, the Trump administration fired dozens of employees at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, according to an email obtained by American Banker. Most of the workers targeted had been hired by former CFPB Director Rohit Chopra.