Senate vote on Cordray nomination expected next week: anyone holding their breath? *

USA - May 17 2013
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) has promised a vote on Richard Cordray's nomination next week. Based on the chest pounding, it seems like a…

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Get out the popcorn (and an energy drink): the CFPB releases videos on new mortgage rules *

USA - May 15 2013
The CFPB has just released a series of video presentations on the new mortgage rules issued by CFPB earlier this year. In his opening remarks…

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Just-issued final remittance rule suggests CFPB is listening… sort of *

USA - May 7 2013
In January, the CFPB announced that it was delaying implementation of its controversial Remittance Rule governing foreign money transfers to revisit…

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FHFA limits Fannie and Freddie to “qualified loans”: another strike against non-qualified loans and the consumers who rely on them *

USA - May 6 2013
In January, the CFPB issued its final Qualified Mortgage Rule (QMR) creating a safe harbor for lenders from liability for loans that meet its…

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CFPB hosting student loan hearing: new rules on the way??? *

USA - May 3 2013
On May 8, 2013, the CFPB is hosting a field hearing at Miami Dade College in Florida "on student loan borrowers." The CFPB holds field meetings on a…

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