NAR Holds RESPA Meeting NAR staff met with trade group representatives to discuss changes at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and RESPA compliance matters.
NAR Defends AHPs on the Hill Congressional Committees have held health care related hearings focused on issues ranging from pre-existing conditions to short-term health plans.
The National Money Laundering Risk Assessment The U.S. Department of Treasury published an update to the National Strategy for Combating Terrorist and Other Illicit Financing.
Support for AHP Efforts NAR has been assisting state and local associations exploring and finding success in implementing AHPs in their areas.
NAR Joins Amicus in AHP Litigation NAR joined and filed an amicus brief in support of the Department of Labor’s (DOL) regulation expanding access to AHPs.
NAR Supports Know Before You Owe Clarity The Know Before You rules went into effect in 2015, but adoption has not been without hurdles.
SBA Hosts ADA Listening Session NAR shared concerns related to clear website accessibility standards and some of the proposed requirements that ignore practical challenges.
Kraninger Confirmed as BCFP Director NAR supported Ms. Kraninger’s confirmation as an experienced leader who will ensure necessary transparency of Bureau activities and rulemakings.
NAR Spearheads Support for Confirmation of New BCFP... NAR sent a letter to Senate Leaders urging for the confirmation of Kathy Kraninger as the next Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection
BCFP Hosts Industry on QM Rule The BCFP hosted the first of several industry meetings this week examining the Ability-to-Repay/Qualified MoMortgage Rule (ATR/QM).
Money Laundering GTOs Expanded The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has renewed the Geographic Targeting Orders (GTOs) effective Nov. 17, 2018, through May 15, 2019.
Final Rule on Short-Term Health Insurance The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a final rule expanding short-term, limited-duration health insurance (STLDI).
NAR Participates at BCFP Roundtable NAR participated in an Industry Roundtable Discussion at the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (BCFP).
NAR Offers Comments on BCFP Operations The BCFP issued a series of Requests for Information (RFIs) on various agency practices seeking input from the public and outside stakeholders.
AHP Rule Challenged in Court Twelve attorney generals (AGs) filed suit against the Department of Labor (DOL) challenging the Association Health Plan (AHP) rule issued in June.
NAR Submits Feedback to CFPB The CFPB issued a series of Requests for Information (RFIs) on various agency practices seeking input from the public and outside stakeholders.
Uncertainty Ahead for the CFPB The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of NY has ruled that the CFPB lacked authority to bring an enforcement action against a NJ company.
NAR Offers Feedback to CFPB The CFPB issued a series of Requests for Information (RFIs) on various agency practices that NAR has provided comments on in recent weeks.
NAR Supports Regulatory Relief Bill NAR sent a letter to the House of Representatives in support of S. 2155, the “Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act.”
Smart Growth Programs Resources to help you and your association with transportation, land use, schools, open space, or bringing vacant properties back to productive use.
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