The evolution and future of appraisal regulationThe 2008 financial crisis exposed critical inefficiencies and regulatory weaknesses in the appraisal industry, which continue to persist despite legislative efforts.
Homebuyers Could Be Left 'Vulnerable' If the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau DisappearsThe CFPB's enforcement capabilities are in jeopardy due to new mandates, raising concerns for consumers amid the homebuying season.
Dustin Owen on the CFPB's role to prevent a housing market crashElon Musk's proposal to eliminate the CFPB could significantly affect consumer protections in finance and mortgage lending.
Jill On Money: RIP CFPBThe Trump Administration has effectively limited the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's operations, impacting consumer financial protections.
Class-action law firm opens investigation into appraisal fees, AMCsAppraisers argue that AMCs' practices prevent fair compensation, contributing to the decline of the appraisal profession since the 2008 financial crisis.
Homebuyers Could Be Left 'Vulnerable' If the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau DisappearsThe CFPB's enforcement capabilities are in jeopardy due to new mandates, raising concerns for consumers amid the homebuying season.
Dustin Owen on the CFPB's role to prevent a housing market crashElon Musk's proposal to eliminate the CFPB could significantly affect consumer protections in finance and mortgage lending.
Jill On Money: RIP CFPBThe Trump Administration has effectively limited the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's operations, impacting consumer financial protections.
Class-action law firm opens investigation into appraisal fees, AMCsAppraisers argue that AMCs' practices prevent fair compensation, contributing to the decline of the appraisal profession since the 2008 financial crisis.
CFPB nominee McKernan grilled in Senate confirmation hearingDemocratic lawmakers question the nominee's future role amid ongoing scrutiny of the agency from the Trump administration.
Opinion | How We Unintentionally Created the Affordable Housing CrisisThe U.S. housing crisis stems from a decline in small-dollar mortgage availability, exacerbated by well-intended banking reforms made post-financial crisis.
Supreme Court gives homeowners another chance in escrow dispute with Bank of AmericaHomeowners may get interest on mortgage escrow accounts as some states have laws requiring banks like Bank of America to pay interest.