Appraisal
Here you will find stories on Dodd-Frank's appraisal independence provisions, including efforts to ensure that real estate valuation professionals receive "customary and reasonable" compensation for their work.
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Community Banks and Credit Unions
Dodd-Frank abolished the Office of Thrift Supervision and granted the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency authority to supervise federal savings associations. New regulations established under the act may also directly and indirectly impact these community-minded institutions.
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Land Title
Dodd-Frank made mandated changes to the Truth in Lending Act and the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act that impact title agents and others associated with real estate closings.
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Mortgage
Titles IX and XIV of the Dodd-Frank Act include several provisions that will impact the mortgage industry. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau also has authority to scrutinize nonbank mortgage lenders and ban acts and practices that the agency deems unfair, deceptive or abusive.
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