Supreme Court Case Threatens Mortgage Industry and Broader Economy

The Supreme Court will hear a case challenging the constitutionality of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
If the CFPB is ruled unconstitutional, it could disrupt the mortgage industry and broader U.S. economy.
The CFPB emerged after the 2008 recession to protect consumers against excesses of the financial industry.
The CFPB has become a key regulator of the $19 trillion mortgage industry.
A ruling against the CFPB could create uncertainty and stall the mortgage industry, harming the overall economy.

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CFPB Reaches Multibillion Dollar Settlement with Credit Repair Conglomerate

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Supreme Court to Hear Case Challenging Funding and Independence of Consumer Watchdog Agency

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Supreme Court Unlikely to Strike Down Consumer Agency, Avoiding Economic Chaos

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Warren Fights to Protect CFPB Funding and Push Child Care Aid as Congressional Chaos Continues

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CFPB Chief Warns Overturning Agency's Funding Could Hurt Consumers; Eyes Tech Firms' Payments

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CFPB Sues Freedom Mortgage for Providing False Data and Violating Prior Order

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Posted 9/19/2023, 5:05:05 PM

Supreme Court Case Threatens Mortgage Industry and Broader Economy

The Supreme Court will hear a case challenging the constitutionality of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
If the CFPB is ruled unconstitutional, it could disrupt the mortgage industry and broader U.S. economy.
The CFPB emerged after the 2008 recession to protect consumers against excesses of the financial industry.
The CFPB has become a key regulator of the $19 trillion mortgage industry.
A ruling against the CFPB could create uncertainty and stall the mortgage industry, harming the overall economy.