ABA report: Justice Department’s redlining enforcement likely unconstitutional
In recent years, the Department of Justice has targeted banks for alleged racial redlining for conduct that does not constitute...
Mortgage
Reconsideration of value: A critical component of appraisal review
Ensuring appraisals and other types of property valuations are accurate is not just about fair lending.
Growth in home prices slowed in March
Home prices increased 3.4% in March compared to the same month a year ago, down from a 4% rise the...
CSBS initiative aims to improve regulatory, supervisory solutions via technology
The initiative will focus on partnering with the private sector to leverage modern technology and improve the efficiency and effectiveness...
New home sales rose in April
New single-family home sales increased to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 743,000 in April, according to the U.S. Census...
Mortgage rates rise
The rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.86% this week. The rate for a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.01%.
Existing home sales fall in April
Existing home sales slid 0.5% in April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4 million, the National Association of...
Budget bill passed by House includes multiple banking industry priorities
The House narrowly passed a reconciliation budget package with several tax provisions supported by ABA. The legislation next heads to...
Survey: Customer satisfaction with personal loans holds steady
Overall customer satisfaction with personal loans has remained largely flat, according to J.D. Power’s 2025 U.S. Consumer Lending Satisfaction Study.
CFPB ends pandemic-related mortgage foreclosure relief
The CFPB issued an interim final rule ending protections for mortgagors experiencing hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
