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UK Mortgage Rule Review: FCA takes first step in introducing targeted flexibilities into the regulatory framework

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The FCA has finalised the changes that were proposed in May this year to make it easier for customers to engage with mortgage providers and make reductions to mortgage terms and remortgaging easier. This includes removing the...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Texas Supreme Court Issues New Interpretation of Texas Usury Law

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On May 23, the Texas Supreme Court issued an opinion holding that in determining whether a commercial loan is usurious under Texas state law, the “actuarial method” must be employed. This requires the applicable amount of...more

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Tennessee enacts new home loan rate

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On April 28, the governor of Tennessee signed into law HB 908 to amend the maximum effective interest rate for home loans originated in the state. The new law sets the rate at four percentage points above the average prime...more

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Servicemember Financial Protections Emerge as a Trump Enforcement Priority

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Key Points - - The CFPB and DOJ have recently prioritized enforcement of federal servicemember protections. - The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and Military Lending Act provide key protections such as interest rate caps,...more

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