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Regulations and Guidance
Jul 29, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
CFPB launches tool to help renters, landlords access federal assistance

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released an online tool to help renters and landlords affected by the pandemic find and apply for payment assistance for rent, utilities, and other expenses.

Jul 22, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
OCC to propose rescinding CRA rule

The OCC said it will propose rescinding its May 2020 Community Reinvestment Act rule and work with other agencies on a joint rulemaking.

Jul 20, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
CFPB settlement sets Sept. 30 deadline for 1071 proposal

A lawsuit on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s implementation of small-business data collection and reporting rules determined that the bureau will issue a proposed rulemaking by Sept. 30, 2021, according to the Ballard Spahr law firm.

Jul 14, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
Agencies propose guidance on third-party relationships

Federal banking regulators proposed interagency guidance designed to help banks manage risks associated with third-party relationships, including those with fintech entities.

Jul 9, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
CFPB launches housing insecurity media toolkit

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau launched a digital media toolkit with resources for renters and mortgage borrowers who continue to struggle financially from the coronavirus pandemic.

Jul 6, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
CFPB releases Spanish-language mortgage disclosures

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released a Spanish-language translation of certain model clauses available for use in early-intervention written notices issued under its mortgage-servicing rules.

Jul 2, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
FHFA issues fair lending policy statement

The Federal Housing Finance Agency issued a policy statement on its commitment to comprehensive fair lending oversight of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Home Loan Banks.

Jul 1, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
FinCEN issues AML/CFT priorities

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued the first government-wide priorities for anti-money-laundering and counter-financing-terrorism policy.

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