Newrez agrees to $15.5M settlement over forced-place insurance
Regulators in 46 states and DC reached a $15.5M settlement with Newrez over lender-placed insurance charges and refunds.
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Awaiting the CFPB’s next act ahead of Vought’s departure
With Vought authority ending Aug. 1, the CFPB awaits Brian Johnson’s nomination as states expand enforcement and lenders seek clarity.
Trump’s executive order unlikely to slow adoption of AI in real estate
eXp CTO Carrie Lysenko warned of three risks that matter most for real estate operators right now. The first is data exposure.
HUD says Realtors can discuss crime and school data, reversing Biden-era stance
HUD has also accused the National Association of Realtors of imposing a “professional gag order” on its members.
FinCEN’s anti-money laundering rule struck down: what real estate and title professionals need to know
Legal observers warn that FinCEN retains broad authority over real estate transactions — and could ultimately impose stricter requirements.
Judge rejects bid to cut CFPB funding
The ruling blocks acting CFPB Director Russell Vought from using a new legal interpretation to cut off the agency’s funding stream.
FinCEN’s AML rule reshaping title processes — and buyer behavior
The rule is already prompting operational changes, new workflows and questions from buyers and sellers first encountering the requirements.
Tavant agentic AI portal connects lenders, real estate agents, borrowers
Tavant leaders sat down with HousingWire to detail benefits for mortgage professionals, real estate profesionals, borrowers and all housing stakeholders.
Analysis questions CFPB’s economic impact, sparks debate over true costs
The report assesses the CFPB’s economic impact, highlighting potential costs to borrowers, but the findings remain a subject of debate.
PropLogix launches FinCEN reporting service for title agents
Services include buyer-facing intake to securely collect required information, completion and submission of reports.