With federal foreclosure protections just days away from being lifted, the CFPB has taken steps to facilitate a smooth transition to protect consumers and the overall American economy.
Read More »Biden Nominates Two for Top HUD Roles
To bolster oversight of the nation’s housing marketplace, the President has tapped housing advocate Julia Gordon and Acting CFPB Director Dave Uejio for key roles at HUD.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Credit Bias and Its Impact on Homeownership
A Congressional hearing will feature panelists discussing the consumer credit reporting system, looking back at its history, and detailing three proposals to overhaul this system to provide credit equity for all.
Read More »Waters Seeks Extension of Federal Foreclosure Moratoria
Chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee issues letter to federal agencies requesting additional time for at-risk borrowers.
Read More »Servicers Prepare for Forbearance Exits
A recent DS News webinar addressed how servicers have handled customers during the pandemic and what lies ahead as nearly two million Americans prepare to exit their forbearance plans.
Read More »President Recognizes Pursuit of the American Dream
By continuing a tradition of June as National Homeownership Month, the Biden Administration sets forth goals to expand equal housing access for all.
Read More »Servicers and Regulators Unite for Struggling Borrowers
A panel of experts shared their ideas in a recent Legal League 100 webinar on how the servicing industry and regulators are assisting consumers with pandemic-related forbearance plans and options to keep more Americans in their homes.
Read More »House Committee Addresses Lending Equality
Congressional markup sees up two pieces of legislation drafted to advance racial and gender equity, and provide fairness for LGBTQ+ persons in housing and lending.
Read More »CFPB Gauges COVID-Related Borrower Challenges
Two new reports measure what mortgage borrowers are experiencing with their lenders and servicers during the time of the pandemic.
Read More »Forbearance Volume Continues Downward Trend
Bright spots in employment and the economy are driving more and more Americans out of forbearance plans.
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