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DOJ, OCC, CFPB pledge to combat “modern-day redlining”

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. “Much has changed since the federal government engaged in Depression-era redlining, but discriminatory lending practices by financial institutions still exist,” Garland said. The post DOJ, OCC, CFPB pledge to combat “modern-day redlining” appeared first on HousingWire. Become a member today. Already a member?

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Ready or not, CRA modernization is at the door

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That’s partly because, according to a joint notice of proposed rulemaking from bank regulators on Thursday, banks’ performance would be judged by where they lend, not just where they have branches. Honestly we don’t know if that is coming or not,” said Ricard Pochkanawala, senior policy council at the Center for Responsible Lending.

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Opinion: Reformed FHA program will offer lenders new business opportunities

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Modern manufactured homes are an unusual feature of today’s housing market, the rare homeownership opportunity that is both lower-cost and high-quality. Just five lenders originated more than 75% of all home-only loans from 2018 to 2022, four of whom specialize in home-only lending.

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Former FHFA Chief Fintech Officer Jason Cave Joins Board of Advisors at Argyle

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The 30-year government veteran is an internationally recognized leader in bank supervision and an outspoken advocate for housing finance innovation, Argyle says in a release. Cave has more than three decades of experience in U.S. banking regulation.

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CFPB proposes rule to bolster PACE loan borrower protections

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With a residential PACE loan, renovations are financed and are then paid back by the borrower as property tax payments to their local government, resulting in higher property tax payments for borrowers. Eligible renovations can include property preparation for natural disasters or modernization to a home’s electrical or water systems.

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Are these factors creating chaos in your mortgage lending ops?

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For example, a loan processor may use a modern LOS to order a flood certification, title report, AUS decision or data verifications, but once the order has been placed, what if the data doesn’t arrive? The post Are these factors creating chaos in your mortgage lending ops? appeared first on HousingWire.

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Proposed VA appraisal law looks to even the playing field

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The legislation would modernize the Department of Veteran Affairs ‘ appraisal requirements by allowing desktop appraisals, and in some circumstances, waving appraisals all together. A piece of legislation introduced in the Senate in mid-May could streamline the appraisal process for VA loans.

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