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According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the new lending rules that went into effect on January 10 are meant to take a back-to-basics approach to mortgage lending and lower the risk of default and foreclosure among borrowers. However, many industry veterans feel the rules may hurt those they are designed to protect, primarily low income borrowers.

WDB Funding, LLC, announced the appointment of Andrew Pollock as the firm's president and CEO. Pollock brings 25 years' experience heading large-scale lending operations to his new role, where he is responsible for providing day-to-day leadership, managing operations, and executing the strategic direction of the company.

The Distressed Property Institute is training Realtors to help struggling homeowners in danger of foreclosure. The institute, based in Florida and launched last January, is now offering the Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation after in-depth on-site or online training on how to handle short sales.