In August 2023, the parliament of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Nitijela, adopted amendments to the Maritime Act of 1990 (the "Maritime Act"), which can be found here.
On October 10, 2023, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced that it filed a complaint​ against a residential mortgage loan originator and servicer alleging that the company violated.
While residential mortgage lenders are facing tough headwinds driven by rising interest rates and low housing volume, the current market presents opportunities for savvy investors.
California's effort sits along the Biden administration's focus on "junk fees," which multiple federal agencies have now addressed via various advisory opinions, guidance documents, and enforcement actions.
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