A&B ABstract: Last week, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued two announcements of interest to servicers as they continue to respond to borrowers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Consumer Complaint Report: On May 21, the CFPB issued a report analyzing approximately 4500 complaints relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. Among other findings, the report indicates that […]
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Regulatory Agencies Issue Mortgage Servicing Guidance and FAQs for the CARES Act
Our Financial Services & Products Group answers some questions mortgage servicers might have about how federal and state agencies will be flexible with enforcement under the CARES Act. What is the “covered period” for purposes of Section 4022? Can a servicer require a borrower to provide a written attestation? Should servicers report the status of […]
Federal Administrative Agencies Issue COVID-19 Guidance
A&B ABstract: On March 26, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) issued three separate policy statements in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These announcements recognize the operational and resource challenges companies are facing as a result of the pandemic, and provide some regulatory flexibility. Separately, the CFPB and four prudential banking regulators issued a statement […]
CFPB Announces New Initiatives to Prevent Consumer Harm
A&B ABstract On March 6, 2020, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced three new initiatives aimed at preventing consumer harm. The CFPB will be: (1) implementing an advisory opinion program; (2) amending and reissuing its responsible business conduct bulletin; and (3) engaging with Congress to advance proposed whistleblower legislation. Advisory Opinion Program According to the […]
CFPB Deputy Director Brian Johnson to Join Alston & Bird as Partner in Washington, D.C.
Alston & Bird is expanding its consumer financial services and public policy capabilities with the addition of Brian Johnson, deputy director of the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), who will join the firm in March as partner in Washington, D.C. “Brian’s impressive combination of experience and leadership in government regulation and oversight in the […]