Fannie Mae’s new artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) governance framework went into effect for Seller/Servicers on August 6, 2026 (Lender Letter LL-2026-04). While the guidance directly targets industry participants selling to or servicing for Fannie Mae, its operational reach extends heavily into the third-party vendor ecosystem. As lenders implement required risk management policies, […]
Mortgage lenders and servicers continue to respond to shifting borrower needs, emerging technologies, and changes in government and investor programs. These developments can create opportunities to expand product offerings and improve efficiency, but they can also introduce new documentation, disclosure, compliance, and operational considerations. Here are five trends influencing mortgage compliance in 2026 and the […]
The 21st Century ROAD (Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream) to Housing Act became law on July 11, 2026, establishing a broad new framework intended to increase housing supply, reduce development barriers, and expand access to affordable homeownership and rental housing. The bipartisan law brings together dozens of housing-related reforms affecting federal housing programs, residential […]
New approved lending areas create expanded opportunities for eligible Native American borrowers and participating lenders HUD Broadens Geographic Eligibility for Section 184 Lending HUD's Office of Native American Programs (ONAP) has expanded the approved lending areas for the Section 184 Indian Housing Loan Guarantee Program, adding new counties where eligible American Indian and Alaska Native […]
How Senate Bill 26-189 reshapes AI compliance expectations for lenders and financial institutions Colorado captured national attention in 2024 when it became the first state to enact a comprehensive artificial intelligence law governing the use of AI in consequential decisions, including lending, housing, employment, and insurance. The original legislation established an expansive compliance framework for […]
After two years of constrained origination volume, lenders are actively looking for new paths to revenue and borrower access. One area gaining renewed attention: mortgage assumptions. In today’s rate environment, assumptions offer a compelling alternative, allowing borrowers to take over existing loans with below-market interest rates, creating opportunities in an otherwise challenging housing market. What is a mortgage […]
What the elimination of disparate impact liability could mean for lenders A Fundamental Shift in Fair Lending Interpretation The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has finalized significant amendments to Regulation B under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA), introducing a meaningful shift in how fair lending risk may be defined and enforced. Most notably, the rule eliminates disparate impact liability under ECOA, […]
The Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS) has introduced updated disclosure questions for individuals completing MU4 and MU2 forms, marking the first substantive revision since the system’s inception. These changes are intended to improve clarity and consistency in how disclosure information is reported. However, they also require a comprehensive review of existing filings to ensure alignment […]
WASHINGTON, March 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Asurity Technologies, LLC (“Asurity®”), a leading provider of regulatory compliance technology and advisory services, today announced that Brian Vieaux, President of MISMO®—the real estate finance industry’s standards organization, and Brandon Milhorn, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS), will serve as keynote […]
This article was originally published as part of Asurity’s thought leadership series with ACUMA and is shared here to extend the conversation beyond the ACUMA member community. CRA and fair lending requirements are often viewed through the lens of compliance — obligations to be met, exams to be passed, findings to be avoided. But for […]
