Do you understand the January 1, 2018 HMDA deadline?
As Dodd-Frank veterans across the country start gearing up to implement new HMDA requirements, understanding the various deadlines - most...
Mandatory reporting of appraiser misconduct under Dodd-Frank
Just a brief look at a lender's obligation to report an appraiser for misconduct, and an example to put it into perspective. Happy New...
Foreclosures post-Dodd-Frank: the Federal 120-day Rule
The "year of the mortgage regulation" continues with a discussion of one particular new mortgage servicing rule. What it is, and one way...
Small bank advantages under Dodd- Frank?
On one hand, the pile-on of compliance costs is a disadvantage to smaller shops unable to spread those costs across a larger volume. But...