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DOL accuses PrimeLending of violating whistleblower provisions

Housing Wire

Department of Labor announced on Wednesday that they found that PrimeLending , a Texas-based retail mortgage bank, violated whistleblower provisions in a case involving two employees who raised consumer fraud concerns. The main strategy was to tap high-volume loan officers in targeted locations. mortgage lender in 2023.

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The opportunity cost of modern-day redlining

Housing Wire

Modern-day redlining persists, and it’s costing lenders millions in legal fees. Recently, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has taken a strong stance on redlining, taking direct legal action against bad actors and thrusting the topic into the national spotlight. The future of the mortgage industry is increasingly diverse.