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FTC Warns On Deceptive Mortgage Ads
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued warning letters to 20 companies, including real estate agents, home builders and lead generators, about possible violations of the Mortgage Acts and Practices Advertising (MAP) Rule.
FHA Temporary Waiver of Regulation on Property Flipping
FHA announced that it is extending the availability of the temporary waiver of its regulation 24 CFR 203.37a(b)(2) that prohibits the use of FHA financing to purchase single family properties that are being resold within 90 days of the previous acquisition.
FHA FY 12 Audit Published
FHA released their Annual Report to Congress and the Actuarial Review of the 2012 Financial Status of the FHA Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund.
NAR Comments on CFPB RESPA/TILA Proposal
NAR submitted comments to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on the 1100 page RESPA/TILA harmonization regulatory proposal.
Comment Period Extended on Joint ESA Proposal
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries) have reopened the public comment period on a joint proposal to simplify the process of identifying habitat essential to the survival and recovery of species protected by the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
NAR Comments on CFPB's Five Year Plan
On Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, NAR submitted comments to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on the CFPB's strategic plan for the next five years.