Regulation and Compliance
Why lenders still need strong AI governance, even after the CFPB’s Regulation B rollback
CFPB’s 2026 ECOA update removes disparate impact liability — but lenders still face significant legal and regulatory risk
New 1,000-loan threshold limits coverage as MBA points to unfinished policy fight
As regulatory scrutiny intensifies, lenders must prove AI systems are transparent, compliant, and defensible across the mortgage lifecycle
MBA backs move, warning prior policy raised construction costs and restricted financing for new homes
Proposed legislation would require banks to verify customers’ legal status, raising potential onboarding questions for lenders if enacted
Rule removes disparate impact standard, shifting focus to intentional discrimination and redefining compliance for lenders
New statute reclassifies shared appreciation agreements as mortgages, signaling broader compliance, disclosure, and investor risk shifts for lenders
Proposed legislation would require most homes to be publicly marketed, potentially increasing inventory visibility and reshaping how originators source deals
Report highlights mortgage rates, institutional investor limits, and supply-side reforms as key levers to improve affordability