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The term "mortgage" typically refers to a mortgage loan. A mortgage loan is a financing instrument where an individual or business borrows money to purchase property (usually real property) and... more +

HUD Rescinds Various FHA Mortgage Loan Requirements

Ballard Spahr LLP on 7/11/2025

Recently the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) rescinded various FHA mortgage loan requirements in a series of five Mortgagee Letters....more

Rocket Mortgage Turns the Table on HUD

Ballard Spahr LLP on 12/18/2024

As previously reported, this summer the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) filed a housing discrimination charge under the Fair Housing Act against an appraisal company, individual appraiser, appraisal...more

CFPB Revises Confusing ECOA Valuations Rule Factsheet

Ballard Spahr LLP on 5/20/2020

As previously reported, at the end of April 2020, the CFPB issued two factsheets regarding the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) and Regulation B provisions that require creditors to provide the applicant with a copy of any...more

Agencies Issue Statement and Interim Final Rule Regarding Appraisals Because of COVID-19

Ballard Spahr LLP on 4/17/2020

On April 14, 2020, the federal banking agencies announced an interim final rule that will allow for appraisals and evaluations of homes and other real property to be obtained up to 120 days after closing. ...more

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HUD Rescinds Various FHA Mortgage Loan Requirements

Rocket Mortgage Turns the Table on HUD

CFPB Revises Confusing ECOA Valuations Rule Factsheet

Agencies Issue Statement and Interim Final Rule Regarding Appraisals Because of COVID-19

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