PAM appraisal platform targets AMC fees and control

PAM appraisal platform targets AMC fees and control

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FinCEN’s anti-money laundering rule struck down — now what?

FinCEN’s anti-money laundering rule struck down — now what?

“FinCEN clearly has the authority to regulate persons involved in real estate transactions,” James Vivenzio, a partner at Seattle-based law firm Perkins Coie and former director for the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)... Read more »
Washington just banned noncompetes. Will other states follow suit?

Washington just banned noncompetes. Will other states follow suit?

Under the law, noncompete agreements will be unenforceable for Washington-based workers and businesses starting on the effective date. Employers will be barred from entering into new agreements and must notify current and... Read more »
Why policy looks different from the business side — And why advocacy is strategy

Why policy looks different from the business side — And why advocacy is strategy

If you work in mortgage banking long enough, you learn to watch the signals. Rates move.Consumers react.The agencies adjust.And the industry pivots. We watch these indicators because they tell us where the... Read more »
Regulators urged to ease bank capital rules for mortgages

Regulators urged to ease bank capital rules for mortgages

The groups said the existing framework was designed after the financial crisis to strengthen bank resilience. But they argue the mortgage market has changed significantly since then. Reforms such as the Ability-to-Repay... Read more »
New Fed proposals could reshape mortgage capital requirements

New Fed proposals could reshape mortgage capital requirements

Banks currently apply a 250% risk weight to MSRs, while mortgages held on balance sheets generally receive a standard 50% risk weight. While regulators intended these requirements to limit excessive bank concentration... Read more »
Mortgage lead prices to rise as trigger lead ban disrupts lenders

Mortgage lead prices to rise as trigger lead ban disrupts lenders

“We are seeing lead costs trend higher across the board,” said Praveen Chandramohan, senior vice president at Cotality Mortgage Data Solutions. “Because the ban removes a high-volume, low-cost source of data, lenders... Read more »
How to Comply with FinCEN Without Break Your Operations (or Budget)

How to Comply with FinCEN Without Break Your Operations (or Budget)

The big day is nearly here. Title and escrow teams must be ready.  When the new Residential Real Estate Rule (RRE) from FinCEN (Financial Crimes Enforcement Network) takes effect on March 1st,... Read more »
Reverse mortgage borrowers could get checks after CFPB action

Reverse mortgage borrowers could get checks after CFPB action

In June 2024, the CFPB issued an order that permanently bars Pittsford, New York-based Sutherland Global Services and its subsidiaries, Sutherland Government Solutions, Sutherland Mortgage Services and NOVAD, from servicing reverse mortgages.... Read more »
California real estate trainer fined, banned for exam violations

California real estate trainer fined, banned for exam violations

“The subversion of real estate license examination content is something DRE takes very seriously,” Jeff Oboyski, the CDRE’s assistant commissioner, said in a statement. “Ensuring that those who attempt to compromise the... Read more »