Letters to Regulators: Letter Opposing Figure Bank’s Application for a Charter
AFREF joined a letter opposing the online lender Figure Bank’s application for a charter.
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Letters to Regulators: Letter Commenting on HUD’s Proposed Defect Taxonomy for Servicing Loan Reviews
AFREF joined a letter commenting on HUD’s proposed Defect Taxonomy for Servicing Loan Reviews.
Letters to Regulators: Letter to Secretary Yellen on Restoring FSOC’s Ability to Fully Execute its Authority Under Dodd Frank
AFREF and 30 allies sent a letter to Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen urging her to prioritize restoring FSOC’s ability to fully execute its authority under Dodd-Frank by repealing the SIFI 2019 guidance; developing a data strategy for OFR; and using the statutory authority given in Title I of Dodd-Frank to apply a racial equity lens when designating a non-bank financial company as a SIFI.
Letters to Regulators: Comment Letter on NCUA 2022-2026 Draft Strategic Plan
AFREF submitted comments to the National Credit Union Administration on its strategic plan for 2022-26, urging further incorporation and consideration of climate change, environmental, economic, and racial justice within its strategic goals and regulatory agenda.
Letters to Regulators: Comment Letter in Response to CFPB’s Request for Comment on HMDA Data
AFREF joined a letter in response to the CFPB’s request for comment on Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data.
Letters to Regulators: Letters to Agencies on Pausing Foreclosures When There is a HAF Application in Progress
AFREF joined two letters, one to the CFPB and one to HUD, FHFA, VA and USDA, both calling on the agencies to halt foreclosure for 60 days when a homeowner has submitted an application for HAF funds and the servicer has been notified by the HAF administrator.
Letters to Regulators: Letter Calling on the SEC to Rescind the 2010 Ford Motor Credit No-Action Letter
AFREF led a letter calling on the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance to rescind the 2010 Ford Motor Credit no-action letter that exempts Credit Rating Agencies from legal liability.
Letters to Regulators: Letter in Response to Request for Comment on Accrediting Agencies up for Review In February 2023
AFREF joined a letter in response to the Department of Education’s request for comment on accrediting agencies up for review in February 2023.
Letters to Regulators: Letter Calling on FHFA to Rededicate Itself to Language Access
AFREF joined a letter to FHFA calling on the agency to rededicate itself to improving language access in mortgage origination and servicing.
Letters to Regulators: Comment Letter in Response to the SEC’s Proposed Rule Related to Expanding the Disclosures Around Securities Lending
AFREF submitted a comment letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission supporting several changes to Rule 10c-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that would provide investors and regulators with significantly more information into the currently opaque $1.5 trillion securities lending market.