News

Zillow expands direct homebuying program by Ryan Smith
The online real estate company will now be buying and selling homes directly in a third market
CFPB appoints innovation leader by Francis Monfort
Paul Watkins will lead the bureau's Office of Innovation

BOA asked to hand over $863.6m in mortgage case by Ryan Smith
The federal government wants Bank of America to fork over $863.6 million in damages following a jury finding the lender liable for fraud over shoddy mortgages sold by its Countrywide unit
FHFA head accuses investors of Fannie, Freddie 'amnesia' by Ryan Smith
Ed DeMarco is accusing investors of amnesia as he continues taking steps to bury Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
Father and son admit to role in $29m mortgage fraud scheme by Ryan Smith
Three California real estate professionals, including a father and son, have pleaded guilty for their involvement in a $29 million mortgage fraud scheme that ran from 2004 to 2007

CFPB links consumers, lenders with counselors by Adam Smith
The CFPB has launched a tool to connect consumers with counseling agencies to address their housing concerns
BOA wants mortgage suits thrown out by Ryan Smith
Bank of America has asked a federal court to throw out two government lawsuits alleging that the lender defrauded investors in mortgage-backed securities during the financial meltdown
Mortgage company must pay $13m for illegal bonus scheme by Adam Smith
The CFPB has announced a proposed consent order in its action against Castle & Cooke for allegedly steering consumers into more expensive mortgages

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