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.
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.
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.
SBA Hosts ADA Listening Session NAR shared concerns related to clear website accessibility standards and some of the proposed requirements that ignore practical challenges.
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.
Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac (GSEs) Without the government’s support of the GSEs and FHA-insured loans, there would be almost no capital available for mortgage lending.
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