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CFPB Blog: ‘Junk Fees’ are Driving Up Homebuyer Closing Costs

In its most recent blog, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) indicates that families who manage to save up for a down payment and get approved for a mortgage often get an unwelcome surprise.

That surprise, the CFPB states, is: closing costs that all too often are full of what the bureau considers junk fees.

Closing costs are the fees paid on the day you finalize the purchase of your home, and they include things like title insurance, credit report and appraisal fees, origination fees, and more.

Read more here.

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Using the above phone number and email address, you can gain access to a knowledgeable team that’s ready to address all your credit union’s compliance inquiries — promptly and efficiently. With the Compliance Hotline, you can proactively respond to impromptu questions and issues by getting clarity and insight on technical topics that normally slow you down. We want to help you unlock the full potential of your League membership by leveraging the resources and support you need to navigate the complex world of compliance effortlessly. We’re ALWAYS just a phone call or email away!

Additionally, other League-member compliance resources include:

  • ViClarity
  • CU PolicyPro
  • ComplySight
  • InfoSight
  • CU Store
  • Record Retention Guide
  • GRC Technology Solutions 

For more information, email Lisa Quaranta.

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