Wednesday, April 1, 2015

FYI: CFPB Updates Its Supervision and Examination Manual as to TILA and RESPA, Issues "'Know Before You Owe' Mortgage Shopping Toolkit"

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) recently released two updates to its Supervision and Examination Manual:

 

(1.)  “TILA Procedures – TILA RESPA Integrated Disclosures (applicable for examinations after the August 2015 effective date), and Higher-Priced Mortgage Loan Appraisals (January 2014), Escrow Accounts (January 2014), and Mortgage Servicing Requirements (January 2014)”

 

A copy is available at:   http://files.consumerfinance.gov/f/201503_cfpb_truth-in-lending-act.pdf

 

(2.)  “RESPA Procedures – TILA RESPA Integrated Disclosures (applicable for examinations after the August 2015 effective date), and Mortgage Servicing Requirements (January 2014)”

 

A copy is available at:  http://files.consumerfinance.gov/f/201503_cfpb_regulation-x-real-estate-settlement-procedures-act.pdf

 

 

The CFPB also recently released its new “’Know Before You Owe’ Mortgage Shopping Toolkit.”  The toolkit will replace the current Settlement Costs Booklet. 

 

A copy of the toolkit is available at:  http://files.consumerfinance.gov/f/201503_cfpb_your-home-loan-toolkit-web.pdf

 

According to the CFPB, “[t]he updated toolkit is designed to be used in connection with the new Loan Estimate and Closing Disclosure forms that will be effective on August 1, 2015. Creditors must provide the toolkit to mortgage applicants as a part of the application process, and other industry participants, including real estate professionals, are encouraged to provide it to potential homebuyers.”

 

The CFPB also noted that the electronic version of the toolkit contains “fillable text fields and interactive check boxes so the consumer can save and print their progress as they work through the toolkit. The electronic version meets federal accessibility standards to ensure that all consumers, including those with disabilities, can use the resource. The CFPB encourages lenders to keep this level of accessibility when delivering the PDF to consumers.”

 

The CFPB also noted that a Spanish language version will also be made available later in 2015.

 

 

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