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September

27
2023
Industry News

CFPB Weighs in on Credit Denials by Lenders When Using AI and Complex Credit Models

The CFPB has issued a Circular addressing adverse action notification requirements and the proper use of the CFPB's sample forms provided in Regulation B when using artificial intelligence (AI) and complex credit models, and requirements imposed on financial institutions to ensure their use of data and advanced technologies comply with other legal requirements, such as the prohibition against illegal discrimination.

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September

27
2023
Industry News

FTC Continues to Stake Out Role as Key AI Regulator

While speaking at the annual conference of the National Advertising Division on September 19, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced a generative AI (“AI”) policy that is consistent with Chairwoman Khan’s focus on the perceived harms to consumers from large technology companies, fully embracing a plan to regulate AI swiftly, aggressively, and proactively.

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September

27
2023
Trends

Statement of CFPB Director Rohit Chopra on Mortgage Market Activity and Trends

Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released its annual analysis of residential mortgage data, which generally covers mortgages originated in 2022 and reported by lenders under the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act. There are a number of important findings from our analysis:

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September

27
2023
Industry News

New Jersey Federal Court Holds Bank Levy Provides Basis for Standing in FDCPA Case

On September 15, the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey denied the defendant’s summary judgment motion holding instead that a bank levy against the plaintiff served as a basis for standing to assert a claim under the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (FDCPA).

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September

27
2023
Industry News

CFPB Mortgage Report Finds Jumps in Closing Costs and Denials for Insufficient Income, Growing Proportion of Cash-Out Refinances

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released its annual report on residential mortgage lending activity and trends. In 2022, mortgage applications and originations declined markedly from the prior year, while rates, fees, discount points, and other costs increased.

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