ServiceLink, Grid-ML partner to enhance UAD 3.6 appraisal reporting - ServiceLink formed a partnership with Grid-ML LLC to be the first #appraisal management company to offer a new #UAD 3.6 interactive #reference guide. ServiceLink #AMC #GSEs Source: bit.ly/4asVVxK

Legal experts say CFPB is ‘writing for the judges' as it resumes rulemaking activities - After examining the @CFPB new rulemaking efforts, #regulatory experts told Dodd Frank Update it's likely writing rules designed to withstand #judicialreview. Source: bit.ly/3MuK8GW

Former CFPB attorney assesses bureau's accuracy concerns with GAO audits - Dodd Frank Update asked an attorney experienced in U.S. GAO #audits to assess the @CFPB's claims of “biased” and “inaccurate” info in a report examining its #reorganization. Source: bit.ly/46Mpj0F

MBA executive speaks about navigating change for business success - Mortgage Bankers Association President and CEO Bob Broeksmit pointed out how much has changed in the banking world during MBA's Commercial/Multifamily Expo #MBA #commercial #lending #multifamily Source: bit.ly/4c7rhwl

FinCEN launches new whistleblower webpage - #FinCEN recently launched a new webpage dedicated to confidentially accepting #whistleblower tips regarding fraud, money laundering and sanctions violations and other laws. Treasury Department Source: bit.ly/3MENlDX

Modest improvements in jobs market could benefit housing industry - Dodd Frank Update asked a First American Senior Economist Sam Williamson for his take on what the #housing industry can take away from the latest #jobsreport. #economist Source: bit.ly/4aBOMuW

The challenges AMCs still pose for appraisers today: Is there common ground? - Dodd Frank Update spoke with veteran #appraisers Tim Andersen (“The Appraiser's Advocate”) and Marty Wagar, of Wagar & Assoc., for insights on #AMC challenges. Source: bit.ly/3Mxsnac

Bowman says ‘new path forward' would benefit mortgage bankers - @FederalReserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman proposed a “new path forward” for regulating the #financial marketplace, drawing praise from #mortgagebanking providers. Source: bit.ly/4aD9I4R

FOMC minutes indicate MBS yields declined after Trump GSE ultimatum - The minutes from the Jan. 27-28 #FOMC meeting indicate Trump's ultimatum for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to bolster #mortgage #investments had a notable impact. Federal Reserve Source: bit.ly/3MLcr43

Bessent faces questions about timelines for implementing key legislative provisions - During the #FSOC's annual #hearing to Congress, Treasury Department Sec. Scott Bessent fielded questions about key implementation timelines. Treasury Department #testimony Source: bit.ly/4s3fVOp

White House report claims CFPB cost consumers billions more than it saved them - The #Trump admin claimed the @CFPB has #cost consumers more than it has saved in a report describing the impact of its #policies and #enforcement practices. #CEA Source: bit.ly/4tM03Sh

Mortgage industry leaders advocate for secondary market reforms - A hearing on the intricacies #secondary #mortgage market featured ideas for preserving #liquidity, #competition and 30-year fixed-rate mortgage access. #GSEs Fannie Mae Freddie Mac Source: bit.ly/4qVnS7f

Technology's impact on the appraiser, lender, AMC relationship - In Part II of Dodd Frank Update's conversation with Tim Andersen and Marty Wagar, they discussed how technology could be integrated to enhance businesses relationships. #appraisal Source: bit.ly/4rIuEyo

MBA data shows rebound in January home purchase applications - New home #purchase #applications rebounded in January after a notable dip the month prior, according to the latest Mortgage Bankers Association #BAS data. @MBAmortgage Source: bit.ly/4r2d4Vi

President calls on Congress to limit number of homes investors can buy - President Donald Trump urged Congress to make his ban on the number of single-family homes investors can buy permanent at his #SOTU2026 address Feb. 24. #Trump #housing Source: doddfrankupdate.com/dfu/articlesdf…

Rehearing of CFPB case raises pivotal separation-of-powers questions - Parties involved in the case of the #NTEU v. #Vought got their second opportunity to present oral arguments before the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals en banc on Feb. 24. @CFPB Source: bit.ly/4ldOShq

OCC issues two final rules meant to ease supervisory, regulatory burdens on community banks - OCC announced on March 3 two final rules intended to reduce regulatory burdens for community banks. #regulation #supervision Source: bit.ly/4b1JBVh

Three of the most underrated AI use-cases for mortgage lending - A pair of industry insiders sat down with Dodd Frank Update to discuss what they view as three of the most #underrated use-cases for #AI. #Wilqo Source: bit.ly/405Hdb8

Community bankers urge OCC to withdraw national bank chartering rule - The OCC issued a #finalrule to clarify certain national bank chartering authority regarding non-fiduciary activities. #charter Independent Community Bankers of America Source: bit.ly/4rc9Bn1

C&W recently announced the return of a key executive within its Valuation & Advisory Affordable Housing practice. Dodd Frank Update asked him about what can be expected with respect to the #housing sector. Source: bit.ly/3P1aKAl