It appears the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will revisit the issue of loan officer compensation – and maybe even in a way that benefits nonbank LOs. The whole issue is too early to predict, and we suggest you visit the main National Mortgage News website for a just breaking update. Meanwhile, one idea being tossed around Washington is the thought of a 'designation' footnote that would be placed next to a loan officer's name in public registries – an 'r' for a registered loan officer versus an 'l' for licensed loan officer. Stay tuned.
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A federal lawsuit against the now defunct mortgage company has been dropped but John DiIorio wants to also demonstrate officials acted in bad faith.
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The lawsuit accuses the lender of violating 17 sections of the California labor code, including failure to pay all minimum, regular and overtime wages.
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Consumers have filed at least 30 such complaints against industry players this year for allegedly violating the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.
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In line with broader trends, the GSEs have been putting new limitations on forbearance and putting more of an emphasis on mods.
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AnnieMac Home Mortgage will pay 171,074 customers impacted in a 2024 hack, making it the fourth lender in recent weeks to end a class action suit over a breach.
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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are under directives to make mortgage-backed securities purchases that can exert downward pressure on rates or limit increases.
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