State regulators

The state Senate's efforts to modernize Idaho's Credit Union Act include listing fiduciary duties for credit union officials, amending member voting procedures and more.

“Why we think we know better or how to protect consumers in your state surprises me,” acting CFPB Director Mick Mulvaney told a group of state attorneys general. “I don’t think we’ll being do much of that anymore.”

Ocwen Financial Corp.'s acquisition of PHH Corp. will help the nonbank servicer rebuild scale that's been diminished by years of regulatory restrictions and the decline in distressed mortgage volume brought about by improvements in the overall housing market.

From accelerating its subservicing transformation to overcoming regulatory obstacles, here's a look at three reasons behind Ocwen Financial Corp.'s $360 million acquisition of PHH Corp.

Fintech firms and industry watchers hope the pilot program will help fix a balkanized chartering system, but getting enough states on board to expand the plan's reach could be a challenge.

Lobbyists for the payday loan industry are getting a warmer reception in state capitals in 2018 than they did last year. One of their key arguments is that the federal crackdown on payday loans, which is now on hold, requires a response from the states.

The tiny Chicago-based CU, with less than $1 million in assets -- is the first credit union failure of 2018.

The House Financial Services Committee held a hearing Tuesday on the fintech industry as Congress is still beginning the conversation about what a legislative approach should look like.

Fears about regulators coming down on digital currency trading caused an epic crash in the market. But reining in this evolving asset class won't be easy.

PHH Corp. agreed to a $45 million settlement to resolve allegations from 49 states and the District of Columbia that it engaged in "foreclosure process abuses" involving "inconsistent signatures" in its servicing business from 2009 to 2012. The settlement comes as the nonbank mortgage company continues its legal challenge to a separate regulatory action by the CFPB.

A bill that would ensure fintechs can continue to partner with banks to make loans at interest rates that exceed state caps drew some bipartisan support on Wednesday, despite opposition by consumer groups.

The House passed an appropriations bill that on the surface advanced key regulatory relief provisions sought by banks, but it could also open the door to higher examination fees, particularly for state-chartered banks.

States must recognize how their patchwork of different regimes stifles innovation, but they also have an opportunity to help maintain U.S. competitiveness in the global fintech marketplace.

The changes to the National Multistate Licensing System will include a more customized user experience for companies and functionality for states to share examination data.

The first compliance deadline fell last week for the state’s strict new regulation. Banks are struggling with certain elements, such as multifactor authentication.

States must recognize how their patchwork of different regimes stifles innovation, but they also have an opportunity to help maintain U.S. competitiveness in the global fintech marketplace.

Nearly all branches in storm-affected areas were still closed a week after New Orleans' levees broke, but regulators and bankers went to work opening new emergency branches and taking other steps to get institutions operating again.

As Republicans policymakers pursue efforts to revamp the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and replace its leadership, state agencies are already preparing to fill any vacuum that might ensue if the CFPB steps back.

The Department of Financial Services and Attorney General Eric Schneiderman are both inquiring.

The U.S. population is aging, and one of the well-established components of the American dream — buying and owning a home — appears poised to aid in the baby boomers next phase of life.