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Feds Pull Back on Credit Guidance, Recasting Immigration Status Rules

January 18, 2026January 18, 2026 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal regulators on Friday withdrew a joint policy statement that had warned lenders about considering immigration status in credit decisions, marking a notable shift in federal fair-lending …

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Federal Agencies Issue New Guidance on Reassessing Home Valuations

July 22, 2024July 22, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Five federal regulatory agencies have issued new guidance to help financial institutions reassess the value of residential real estate. This guidance focuses on reconsiderations of value (ROVs), …