CFPB Could See Limited Impact From Shutdown

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

The government shutdown will likely primarily impact the bureau’s staffing levels, according to industry attorneys.

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NTEU Seeks Full Circuit Rehearing of CFPB Case

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

The National Treasury Employees Union argued that if the decision of a three-judge panel is allowed to stand, the CFPB will be eliminated, and the impact will not be...

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State Regulators Coordinate Enforcement Efforts

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

The Conference of State Bank Supervisors is working on building common standard examination programs for the states to use as federal enforcement activity diminishes.

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CFPB Official Says Bureau to Resume Examination Activity

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

A CFPB official at a recent industry conference said the bureau is set to resume examinations within weeks. In April, the bureau said it would shift its supervision activities...

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Barratt & Persimmon team up with Barclays and TSB on new 5% deposit homeownership scheme

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

In a new initiative to make homeownership more accessible and affordable, leading housebuilders Barratt Redrow and Persimmon, alongside real estate asset manager QSix and Ahauz, have launched a new...

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Mortgage rates rise for the first time in eight months

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

The average two- and five-year fixed mortgage rates rose month-on-month for the first time in eight months, according to the latest Moneyfacts UK Mortgage Trends Treasury Report. Average mortgage...

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Kensington appoints Cawthra as head of national accounts

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Kensington Mortgages has appointed Helen Cawthra as its new head of national accounts. Cawthra joins having previously worked at Vida Homeloans, where she was head of intermediary relationships for...

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Why title insurance is essential to secure, affordable homeownership

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

The Federal Reserve’s decision this month to cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points was encouraging news for Americans eager to become homeowners. Although mortgage rates aren’t...

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Spotlight: Adelaide broker Belinda Sugars on building long-term success

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Mortgage Choice franchisee shares insights from two decades in broking

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Did housing inventory peak in August this year?

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Housing inventory may have peaked early this year, marking an unusual shift in market trends that affects both buyers and sellers.

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