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Trump CFPB nomination may extend Vought’s stay as acting director
Posted Date: Tuesday, November 25, 2025
President Donald Trump tapped Stuart Levenbach to become the new permanent director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on Nov. 19. However, a spokesperson for the White House has indicated Levenbach’s nomination was merely a legal maneuver meant to keep acting CFPB director Russ Vought in place.
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CFPB says it needs $279.6M to operate in 2026; will it get it?
Posted Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will need $279.6 million to perform its statutory duties next year, according to its acting director. Dodd Frank Update asked Garris Horn LLP Co-Managing Partner Richard Horn for his take on whether the bureau could actually run out of money as it faces yet another lawsuit.
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Weighing the pros and cons of GSE conservatorship, bi-merge credit model
Posted Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025
After 17 years in government conservatorship, the question of what is best for the future of the two government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) in the context of the U.S. housing finance system remains a hot topic of debate, as was the case during the Mortgage Bankers Association's annual conference in Las Vegas.
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FHFA Director Bill Pulte sued for alleged Privacy Act violations
Posted Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025
Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte is being sued by a U.S. congressman for violating the Privacy Act of 1974 when Pulte referred the legislator to the Department of Justice for alleged mortgage fraud.
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Two Fed governors refuse support of final rule modifying bank reserve standards
Posted Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025
A final rule issued jointly by the federal bank regulatory agencies would modify certain regulatory capital standards to encourage banking organizations to engage in activities they deem to be “lower-risk.” Two federal regulators refused to support the rule, citing financial stability concerns.
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Lenders harnessing the latest valuation technology
Posted Date: Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Paul Doman, president and CEO of Accurate Group, shared insight as to how lenders can stay “ahead of the curve” with valuation technology to enhance modernization.
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Class Valuation EVP discusses appraisal QC process
Posted Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025
Class Valuation Executive Vice President of Quality Control Cristy Conolly, a Certified Residential appraiser with over 20 years in the industry, shared her perspective on standard appraisal quality control procedures and their stages.
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First UAD 3.6 appraisal report submitted
Posted Date: Friday, December 12, 2025
Software for Real Estate Professionals Communications Director Matt Johnson recently noted the first submission of a Uniform Appraisal Dataset 3.6 appraisal report. Johnson shared his insights on the industry milestone reached by both the lender and appraiser.
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Banks tap Dodd-Frank liquidity tool amid declining reserve levels
Posted Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Some of the country’s largest banks have been turning to a liquidity tool, established by the Dodd-Frank Act, at levels not seen in half a decade.
The Federal Open Markets Committee expects banks to continue to do so in anticipation of ongoing declines in reserves.
Read on to learn more.
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Two New York-area banks announce merger
Posted Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
OceanFirst Bank is merging with a New York state chartered commercial bank in a transaction valued at $579 million, creating a regional bank expected to have $23 billion in assets, $17 billion in total loans, and $18 billion in total deposits across 71 retail branches.
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ServiceLink promotes experienced leader
Posted Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
ServiceLink continues to solidify its commitment to providing its clients with unrivaled industry experience through the promotion of a default mortgage veteran. The appointee will serve as senior vice president, sales manager, where he will assist with the management and development of the default sales team, focusing on auction, field services, valuations, REO asset management, attorney/servicer reporting solutions, title and closing.
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