NAR Submits Comment to CFPB on Its Proposed Qualified... NAR submitted a comment to the CFPB regarding its advanced notice of proposed rule making on the qualified mortgage rule "patch".
NAR Attends CFPB Innovation Policy Event with Director... The CFPB held a press event in Atlanta to announce its new innovation policies and also to announce the opening of a new bureau office in Atlanta.
DOL Announces Association Retirement Plan Rule The rule would allow small businesses to band together to offer retirement plans to employees, which would save on retirement plan costs.
NAR Supports State/Local AHPs NAR remains invested in protecting access to Association Health Plans (AHPs) and supporting state and local associations’ pursuit of these plans.
NAR Joins AHP Industry Discussion NAR participated in an industry conference focused on “The Changing State of Play for Association Health Plans (AHPs)."
NAR Weighs In on Anti-Money Laundering Legislation The House Financial Services Committee held a full committee markup and considered legislation aimed at combating money laundering.
REALTORS® Engage Administration on AHPs NAR met with White House and Department of Labor officials Wednesday afternoon to discuss industry’s strong support for the AHP rule.
NAR Supports Appeal of AHP Decision NAR supports appeal of the ruling issued by the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia that struck down parts of the DOL final rule on AHPs.
Administration Appeals AHP Case The Department of Justice has officially filed an appeal to a Federal Court decision that struck down parts of the Association Health Plan rule.
CFPB Updates Investigation Process The CFPB may issue investigational subpoenas known as Civil Investigative Demands when looking into potential violations of consumer finance laws.
New FHFA Director Sworn In NAR staff attended the swearing in ceremony of Dr. Mark Calabria to be the next Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA).
AHP Legislation Introduced Bill introduced in Congress aims to protect the expansion of association health plans (AHPs) to small businesses and the self-employed.
Coalition Supports FHFA Director NAR spearheaded a coalition letter to urge the U.S. Senate to confirm Dr. Mark Calabria to be Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA).
Federal Court Vacates AHP Rule Provisions The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia struck down parts of the Association Health Plan rule finalized by the Department of Labor.
DOL Proposes Overtime Rule Update DOL issued a proposed rule revising the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) implementing the exemption from minimum wage and overtime pay requirements.
Coalition Supports GSE Reforms NAR, along with 27 other industry groups, sent a letter to the FHFA Acting Director outlining administrative reforms to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
CFPB Issues Semi-Annual Report The CFPB recently published its first Semi-Annual Report under the leadership of new Director Kathleen Kraninger.
NAR Supports Agency Nominees Senate Committee votes to approve several Presidential nominees to be considered for confirmation by the full Senate.
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.
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