The CFPB's practice of "regulation by enforcement" forces mortgage companies to develop compliance standards based on the mistakes of their peers, rather than clear guidance from the enforcement agency, said David Motley, the new chairman of the Mortgage Bankers Association.

Ocwen Financial Corp. is settling allegations by Alabama and Minnesota that it engaged in improper mortgage activities, bringing the total of states it has settled with to 17.

The Treasury Department is expanding its calls for overhauling regulation of the financial services sector, this time focusing on changes to the most significant rules surrounding securitization and derivatives.

The lawsuit against Navient Corp. demonstrates that despite the recent appointment of more industry-friendly regulators in Washington, financial services companies still face significant legal threats from state capitals.

Ocwen Financial Corp. received more breathing room on the legal front as the Securities and Exchange Commission is not pursuing an enforcement action against the company regarding its debt collection practices.

Richard Smith came to Capitol Hill this week to speak about the massive breach at Equifax, but it was clear Tuesday that he will be defending the entire credit reporting industry.

Though FHFA Director Mel Watt stopped short of saying he would break with a Treasury agreement that forces all profits of the GSEs to go to the government, he emphasized that it couldn’t continue indefinitely.

The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Andy Barr (R-Ky.) and Rep. David Scott (D-Ga.), is modeled on an exemption that allows sponsors of residential mortgage bonds to avoid holding risk in their deals.

Acting Comptroller of the Currency Keith Noreika on Monday gave a ringing endorsement to online lenders seeking to expand into banking, suggesting they should consider taking deposits and seek out national bank charters as they mature.

Lawmakers like Sen. Tim Scott may feel differently about some elements in a Senate regulatory relief bill depending on whether CFPB Director Cordray is remaining in office until his term expires in July.

Asset-backeds have long benefited from the low interest rate environment, but participants at an industry conference appear to think that the party cannot go on forever.

The Terrorism Risk Insurance Act was created after 9/11 to serve as a crucial federal backstop for commercial real estate insurers, but an analysis of alternatives to fund the program reveals the continued challenges of measuring and predicting terror risk.

A handful of state regulators are discussing ways to create a single regulatory structure for fintech companies that are seeking regional or national business.

As Republicans policymakers pursue efforts to revamp the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and replace its leadership, state agencies are already preparing to fill any vacuum that might ensue if the CFPB steps back.

Powell downplayed fears about subprime auto lending, saying he aims to improve Santander Consumer's compliance culture, beef up customer services and expand its relationship with Chrysler Capital.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is seeking to scrap a challenge to its fintech charter by New York’s bank regulator.

The commitments were the residue of restrictions that were placed on Ally in the wake of government bailouts in 2008 and 2009.

Compliance experts and CU execs outline changes they still hope the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will make, even as the rule's implementation date approaches.

The gulf between those at the upper ends of the wealth ladder and lower-income Americans has worsened markedly since the financial crisis, despite the trillions of subsidies that taxpayers provide for housing.

A Fed committee studying Libor’s replacement has dwelled heavily on the potential impact to the derivatives market. Loans may become a bigger part of the conversation later this year, but the panel plans to leave a lot of the specifics up to lenders.