Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Rep. Hank Johnson are leading a coalition of 90 lawmakers in requesting increased protections by the Bureau on forced arbitration for financial products and services.
Read More »Oral Arguments Begin in Constitutionality Case Against the CFPB
The U.S. Supreme Court heard opening arguments challenging the constitutionality of the Bureau’s funding through the Federal Reserve.
Read More »Sen. Warren Calls on Treasury to Protect U.S. Financial System
Citing deteriorating conditions in the bond market, declines in commercial real estate, and losses in the leveraged lending market, Sen. Elizabeth Warren voiced her concern over risks to the banking system due to rate hikes by the Federal Reserve.
Read More »Legislation Introduced to Curb Predatory Practices in the SFR Marketplace
A new bill seeks to protect single-family affordable housing stock, while cracking down on large corporate investors by restricting tax breaks.
Read More »Sen. Warren Reintroduces Bipartisan Military Housing Readiness Council Act
The bipartisan measure would provide a platform for oversight and accountability of privatized military housing to give military families a voice, and bring together experts to ensure military families have the safe housing they deserve.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Finding Balance Within Housing Inventory
In a battle for the nation’s limited housing stock, a panel of experts take to Capitol Hill to discuss SFR investment and its impact on the current marketplace.
Read More »Senators Call for Balance Between Investment, Affordable Housing Needs
Senators Warren and Reed reach out to HUD to assist in leveling the playing field between prospective homebuyers and large investors.
Read More »Senators Call for Review of Wells Fargo’s Refi Processes
Eleven Senators call upon HUD and CFPB after a report suggested that Black and Hispanic borrowers were less likely to be approved for refis.
Read More »Senate Confirms Rohit Chopra as CFPB Head
The vote passed along party lines with a 50-48 vote, clearing the way for Chopra to serve as Director of the Bureau.
Read More »CDC Announces New Targeted Eviction Moratorium Order
New mandate extends eviction protections for those in areas experiencing high levels of COVID-19 cases.
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