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CFPB ratifies prior regulatory actions in wake of Seila Law
On July 7, the CFPB, “out of an abundance of caution,” ratified several previous actions, including the large majority of the Bureau’s existing regulations, following the U.S. Supreme Court’s opinion in Seila v. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau . As previously covered by a Buckley Special Alert...
InfoBytesCFPB sues company for marketing of high-yield CDs
On July 6, the CFPB filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York against a Delaware financial-services company operating in Florida and New York along with its owner (collectively, “defendants”) for allegedly violating the Consumer Financial Protection Act’s...
InfoBytesFed enforcement action targets flood insurance
On July 2, the Federal Reserve Board announced an enforcement action against a West Virginia-based bank for alleged violations of the National Flood Insurance Act (NFIA) and Regulation H, which implements the NFIA. The consent order assesses a $24,500 penalty against the bank for an alleged pattern...
InfoBytesSBA releases PPP borrower information
On July 6, the Small Business Administration (SBA), in conjunction with the Treasury Department, released the business information of certain Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan recipients. For any loan over $150,000, the SBA data release includes business names, addresses, NAICS codes, zip...
InfoBytesCFPB announces Consumer Financial Protection Week
On July 6, the CFPB announced the launch of Consumer Financial Protection Week from July 14 through July 17. Over the course of four days, the Bureau is hosting or participating in multiple virtual events, including (i) a tutorial and overview of the HMDA data browser; (ii) a discussion on the...
InfoBytesJeffrey P. Naimon quoted in Law360 article, “CFPB settlement would reduce $3.8M sanction to just $22K”
Jeffrey P. Naimon was quoted on July 9, 2020 in a Law360 article, “CFPB settlement would reduce $3.8M sanction to just $22K,” which discussed a pending settlement involving the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and a student loan debt-relief company that would significantly reduce a proposed $3...
In The NewsDaniel R. Alonso quoted in Spectrum News article, “What’s next after the Supreme Court’s rulings on Trump’s tax returns?”
Daniel R. Alonso was quoted on July 9, 2020 in a Spectrum News article, “What’s next after the Supreme Court’s rulings on Trump’s tax returns?” which discussed Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance Jr.’s right to subpoena financial records from a sitting president. Alonso noted, “It’s a very big...
In The NewsFederal Reserve announces temporary revisions to Capital Assessment and Stress Testing Reports
On July 8, the Federal Reserve announced revisions to its Capital Assessments and Stress Testing Reports, Form FR Y-14A/Q/M; OMB No. 7100-0341. The temporary revisions implement changes in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, including the incorporation of data related to certain aspects of the CARES...
InfoBytesFHA expands Covid-19 loss-mitigation options
On July 8, the FHA announced additional home retention measures to assist homeowners with FHA-insured mortgages who are financially impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. According to Mortgagee Letter 2020-20 , effective immediately, mortgage servicers are able to offer a new suit of loss mitigation “...
InfoBytesKansas issues executive order regarding vehicle registration
On July 8, the Kansas governor issued Executive Order No. 20-55 , which amends provisions in Kansas law related to drivers’ license and vehicle registration during the state of disaster emergency. Among other things, the executive order extends the deadline for new Kansas owners that have purchased...
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