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Senate Passes House Version of Trigger Leads Bill

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As previously reported, both the House and Senate passed bills to ban “trigger leads,” except in limited circumstances, although the versions of the bills that were previously passed are slightly different. The one difference...more

Alston & Bird

Complying with the “Consider” Requirement Under the Revised Qualified Mortgage Rules

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The originators of residential mortgage loans are inconsistent in meeting the “consider” requirement under the revised qualified mortgage rules. Our Financial Services & Products Group offers guidance for creditors looking to...more

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2021 Year in Review: Consumer Finance

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[co-authors: Amelie Hopkins, and Collin Grier] The year 2021 started with the hope of COVID-19 vaccines and a return to (relative) normalcy, only to conclude with new variants that presented new challenges and extended...more

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CFPB Issues Promised Seasoned Qualified Mortgage Loan Proposal

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As promised by the CFPB when it issued two Regulation Z ability to repay rule qualified mortgage (QM) loan proposals in June 2020, the CFPB recently issued a proposal to provide for a new seasoned QM loan. Comments will be...more

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False Representation Must Be Material to Violate FDCPA, Second Circuit Rules

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Resolving tension between New York and federal law, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has ruled that a debtor must show that a debt collector's alleged false representation was material for it to be a "false,...more

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Judicial Estoppel Defense in Bankruptcy Claims Likely to Get More Difficult

A recent decision from the Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit has impaired a valuable defense for early dismissal or settlement with bankrupt plaintiffs. This decision will affect strategy for mortgage originators,...more

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May, June and July Developments

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With a straight face, President Trump has issued an executive order on June 20th that would expand Apprenticeship opportunities in the US in order to expand jobs. The CFTC has adopted some final rules on records...more

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