Change Lending and US Treasury settle lawsuit over CDFI certification

Nonbank originator Change Lending and the U.S. Department of the Treasury have agreed to settle a lawsuit in which the lender claims “flawed analysis and mathematical errors” led to its decertification as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI).... Read more »

5 best practices for improving the home equity lending experience

With soaring home prices and mortgage rates putting a damper on the market for new home loans and refinancing options, it’s a challenging time for homebuyers and lenders alike.  But it’s not... Read more »
loanDepot promotes David Smith to vice president of national VA lending

loanDepot promotes David Smith to vice president of national VA lending

loanDepot has appointed David Smith to the newly-created position of vice president of national VA lending, the company announced on Monday.  In this role, Smith, a former Army sergeant, will oversee the... Read more »
Change Lending keeps CDFI certification after agreement with US Treasury 

Change Lending keeps CDFI certification after agreement with US Treasury 

Non-bank originator Change Lending will continue to originate non-qualified mortgages (non-QMs) for underserved borrowers after it reached a tentative deal with the U.S. Department of Treasury that would keep the firm certified... Read more »
Senate votes to block CFPB small business lending rule, Biden threatens veto

Senate votes to block CFPB small business lending rule, Biden threatens veto

With the U.S. House of Representatives effectively incapable of conducting lawmaking business until a new speaker is elected, the U.S. Senate is pressing forward with its own business, including the Wednesday vote... Read more »