RESPA News

🎙️ Gain insights into the "Great Chasm" as Lisa Walden and Mary Schuster explore the disconnect between leaders' perspectives and those of individual contributors in today's workplaces. 💼 https://bit.ly/4fdrOvE

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development charged an appraiser, an appraisal management company, and the lender, Rocket Mortgage, with violating the Fair Housing Act when a discriminatory appraisal was used as part of a Black homeowner’s application for refinance. https://bit.ly/3SeqFu0 #rocketmortgage #hud

🏠 Appraisal pros and enthusiasts, don't miss Mary Schuster and Mike Holzheimer as they chat with Margaret Nelson-Quin about tech in appraisals, PAREA updates, and navigating today's real estate challenges. 🎙️ https://bit.ly/4fawZN4

🎙️RESPA News editor and attorney Elizabeth Childers breaks down the ramifications of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Chevron deference for real estate regulation. Learn more about the potential impact on current and upcoming rules, as well as related cases such as Jarksky v. SEC and Corner Post Financial Planning v. SEC. 🏠 https://bit.ly/3Wg6wG5

At the end of June, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® released 48 of its 67 new and revised forms for its members’ review, along with a statement that the remaining 19 were related to changes in business practices required by the National Association of Realtors’ settlement in Sitzer-Burnett. In a message to its members, CAR announced it received a formal inquiry about the forms from the Department of Justice, requiring the organization to further postpone the release of these forms. https://bit.ly/3VVy5TS

🎙️ Mary Schuster and Hoyt Mann discuss tech's impact on work-life balance and mental health, from 24/7 connectivity challenges to strategies for mindful tech use. They emphasize the importance of unplugging and fostering genuine work relationships. 💡 https://bit.ly/3ROsZaM

A senior partner from STRATMOR Group shared his thoughts as to why the next refinance wave might not be the break some lenders believe it will be. https://bit.ly/3zulQGn #seniorpartner #mortgage #refinance #business

🚨 In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court overruled Chevron U.S.A., Inc. v. NRDC , ending a 40-year precedent of judicial deference to agency interpretation when Congressional intent is ambiguous. ⚖️ "Courts must exercise their independent judgment," the ruling states. RESPA News is reviewing the opinion and will share insights from industry pros and legal experts soon. Stay tuned! 📲 https://bit.ly/3XFFbhJ #SCOTUS #Chevron

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development issued $10 million to help address the homeownership gap between white communities and communities of color and bolster generational wealth building. https://bit.ly/45MIshu #housing #homebuyers #homebuyer #homeownership

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Rohit Chopra’s semi-annual report to Congress provided an opportunity for the director to defend the bureau’s recent controversial rulemakings and actions against major concerns presented by lawmakers. https://bit.ly/3XuxLxL

On behalf of the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights, the state’s attorney general entered into a settlement to resolve four cases alleging discrimination based on source of lawful income against Coldwell Banker Realty. https://bit.ly/4cfKycd #realestate #coldwellbanker

🐟 Dive into the Loper Bright v. Raimondo case with Lauren Campisi and Mary Schuster! Explore the potential changes to the Chevron Doctrine and how it could impact mortgage and title regulations. Essential listening for industry pros! 🎧⚖️https://bit.ly/3VvOsHV

🚀 Title insurance M&A is booming! Join Marcus Hunt & Wayne Stanley from Title Success as they explore exit strategies, valuations, & deal structures. Get advice on culture fit, financing, & team retention. Clear plans for day one & beyond are crucial! https://bit.ly/4bEVnnw

April’s pending home sales dropped in all four major regions month-over-month and year-over-year, the National Association of REALTORS® indicated. https://bit.ly/3xeRQNO #realtors #homesales #homesale #interestrates #interestrate #realestate

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.’s report on fee cures and their impact on profitability revealed these expenses are "exceedingly common" and add a considerable amount to the cost of loan production. https://bit.ly/4aNXFzH

In a recent ruling from the Eastern District of Louisiana, the court reviewed a plaintiff's motion to strike a credit union's dismissal request and its response to her amended complaint, which alleged violations of #RESPA, #TILA, and other consumer laws. https://bit.ly/3KvhDnY

An Arkansas bank and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation entered into a settlement related to allegations the bank violated RESPA, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and other consumer protection laws. https://bit.ly/3wMXPtf #arkansas #respa #creditreporting #consumerprotection

Tune in as Joe Powell, #FNF VP, marks his 27th year in commercial real estate. He talks with Mary Schuster about market resilience, asset diversity, and the challenges of converting offices to homes. Insightful and timely, don’t miss this episode! https://bit.ly/4aFeXib

The U.S. District Court for the District of Maine heard a case against New Residential Mortgage, LLC, NewRez, LLC, and PHH Mortgage Corp. involving a RESPA complaint and an 80/20 mortgage loan. https://bit.ly/4bLDMKt

New York Community Bancorp., the parent company of Flagstar Bank , is selling approximately $5 billion in mortgage warehouse loans to JPMorgan Chase & Co. https://bit.ly/3QYlpKf