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Key Insight: Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman said the Fed is exploring ways to reduce banks’ regulatory costs associated with mortgage lending and servicing. Expert Quote: “These potential changes would address legitimate concerns about mortgage market structure while maintaining appropriate prudential safeguards.” — Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman. Forward Look: […]

Fair housing organizations are pushing back against the early termination of a consent order between the Department of Justice and Lakeland Bank over a redlining settlement. Processing Content The Public Interest Law Center filed a proposed amicus curiae brief arguing against a joint motion to end another Biden-era redlining agreement early. The document said the