Regulation and Compliance
Coming Up:
Governor Appoints Marty Green To Texas Finance Commission
Green has over 30 years of high-level experience in the legal, banking, and financial services industries.
NAHB Chairman Blasts Biden Administration Over Lumber Tariffs
Says refusal to cut tariffs on Canadian lumber turns 'a blind eye to America’s housing affordability crisis .'
CFPB Director: Agency Reviewing QM Rules, Other Regulations
In a blog post, Rohit Chopra says the goal is to “more clearly communicate the agency’s expectations.”
New GSE Guidelines Challenge Condo/Co-op Lenders
Lenders have a terrible time obtaining up-to-date and accurate info from public data
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10 Legal Steps Every Small Business Should Take
Stay guarded to limit your liability
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The Fed Boosts Benchmark Rate By 0.75%
Increase is the largest since November 15, 1994.
FHFA Finalizes Housing Equity Plans For GSEs
Publishes separate 3-year equitable housing plans for Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac focusing on inclusion.
FHFA Releases Inaugural Mission Report
The report for 2021 highlights progress in supporting greater access to financing for targeted economic development and affordable, sustainable, and equitable housing.
Freddie Mac Announces Automation Of Key Underwriting Criteria
GSE says verification of assets, income, and employment increases efficiency and reduces risk
Fed Minutes: Peak Target For Benchmark Rate Is 3.13%
Minutes of May meeting reveal discussion of raising rates faster than anticipated.