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A Bridgeport, Conn., local debt collection lawyer, embroiled in a controversy over the city's foreclosure on homeowners owing back sewer bills, is being sued by a local homeowner who claims he was the victim of an illegal foreclosure.
February 8
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The legislation, a similar version of which passed in the last Congress, would give favorable regulatory treatment to certain loans even if real estate-related fees were paid to an affiliate of the lender.
February 8
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As conservator, FHFA Director Mel Watt has substantial leeway to remake the government-sponsored enterprises without congressional input. Here's one way he might do so.
February 7
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Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said the Financial Stability Oversight Council will propose SIFI criteria before executing changes, and provided comments about the Volcker Rule, Orderly Liquidation Authority and housing finance.
February 6
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Comptroller of the Currency Joseph Otting met Tuesday with acting CFPB Director Mick Mulvaney to discuss ways to reduce regulatory burden and coordinate supervision of financial firms.
February 6
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It is unclear whether the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is abandoning its supervisory oversight of Equifax or just taking a back seat to the Federal Trade Commission as the latter investigates the credit bureau.
February 5
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Powell, a former investment banker who has served as a Fed governor, was confirmed by the Senate last month to a four-year term as chair of the central bank.
February 5
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A bill introduced in the Ohio House would speed up legal action against landlords who own blighted properties that become magnets for crime.
February 2
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Housing finance reformers are pushing full steam ahead to get a bill introduced before the political calendar makes passage nearly impossible.
February 2
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From responding to natural disasters to emerging technology strategies, here's a look at six top trends on the agenda for the 2018 MBA Servicing Conference.
February 2
