Roughly 18% of the mortgage bankers and mortgage brokers in New York state have not yet paid their general assessment and are in immediate suspension, according to a New York Banking Department official who addressed the New York Association of Mortgage Brokers convention in Melville, N.Y.If the bill, plus a $100 late fee, is not paid by Oct. 10, the registration is considered to be expired, and if it is not paid by Dec. 10, the expiration is considered permanent, said Robert A. Mengani, assistant deputy superintendent of banks in the department's mortgage banking division. The department is seeing an increasing number of violations of advertising regulations, which Mr. Mengani attributed to the shrinking mortgage origination market. A particular problem involves materials using the words "United States of America" or having a picture of the Statue of Liberty, which are protected words and images. Violators open themselves up to a $15,000 fine and must send out retraction letters, he said.
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A federal judge in Texas dismissed the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's medical debt rule and prohibited states from passing their own laws prohibiting medical debt on credit reports.
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Dr. Mark Calabria takes on the additional role of chief statistician of the United States; retired Ally Bank executive Diane Morais has joined First Citizens Bancshares' board of directors; MainStreet Bank has promoted Alex Vari to chief financial officer; and more in this week's banking news roundup.
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While refinances are behind the latest increases, the pace of purchase activity may be a stronger indicator of where the housing market sits.
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The share of economists expecting a September rate reduction grew in the July Wolters Kluwer survey, but the October or later percentage also increased.
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Rising home prices and softening sales offer a mixed view of a market that some say is shifting to favor buyers.
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The notes are backed by home improvement installment loans originated by approved dealers in Foundation Finance Company's network.
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