Regulatory reform

The Federal Housing Finance Agency's proposal could undermine the companies’ mission to support the housing market and penalize consumers in underserved communities, industry and consumer groups say.

Several community banks are warning Congress that their participation in the Paycheck Protection Program could cause them to cross a threshold that may lead to, among other things, supervision by the CFPB and a cap on interchange fees.

The agency’s plan to extend the "qualified mortgage" stamp of approval to more loans could help lenders that rely on alternative data and cushion the blow of other QM changes for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

The division asked for public feedback as it weighs changes "to reflect emerging trends in the banking and financial services sector."

Political donations from the sector and interviews with industry experts highlight a wide range of views on affordable housing resources, the appropriate level of regulatory relief and how policymakers should enforce fair housing rules.

The e-commerce leader’s return to the drawing board alleviates immediate concerns about its banking plans. But the company intends to reapply, and it will be harder for the industry to persuade policymakers to block industrial loan companies more broadly.

The former chairman of the National Credit Union Administration served at the agency during a crucial time for regulatory reform and credit union growth, though his tenure also had its share of scandals.

The agency solicited input on the effects of the CARD Act regulations as part of a statutory requirement that the bureau review policies 10 years after they are implemented.

The agency solicited input on the effects of the CARD Act regulations as part of a statutory requirement that the bureau review policies 10 years after they are implemented.

If Trump is reelected, his administration would likely move forward with privatizing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and relaxing key rules, while a Joe Biden presidency would likely try to expand homeownership access and borrower protections.