Blog — Compliance Cohort

On April 22, 2026, HUD Secretary Scott Turner and FHFA Director William J. Pulte announced that the Federal Housing Administration, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac are implementing their first new credit score models for mortgages. According to the FHFA’s press release, the move is intended to lower costs for the American people after years of rising prices under the status quo credit score system.

Apr 28
Apr 28 Fannie Mae Issues Guidance for AI and Machine Learning Use in Mortgage Operations

On April 8, 2026, Fannie Mae issued Lender Letter (LL-2026-04), establishing a governance framework for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) by Single-Family Seller/Servicers. The guidance reflects the growing role of AI/ML in mortgage origination and servicing, while emphasizing the need for responsible deployment aligned with legal, ethical, and risk management standards.

Apr 20
Apr 20 CFPB Submits Revised Section 1071 Rule to OMB for Review

Regulation B, Regulatory Update

On April 17, 2026, InfoBytes reported that the CFPB has submitted the a final rule titled “Small Business Lending Data Collection Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act Reconsideration” (RIN 3170-AB40) to the OMB’s Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs for review under Executive Order 12866 (as amended).

Apr 20
Apr 20 OCC Issues Updated Model Risk Management Guidance

On April 17, 2026, the OCC, in coordination with the Federal Reserve System and the FDIC, issued updated model risk management guidance for OCC-supervised institutions. This is part of the OCC’s ongoing efforts to reduce unnecessary burden and promote risk-based examination across institutions of all sizes.

Apr 20
Apr 20 FinCEN Publishes Its 2025 Year in Review

FinCEN recently published its FinCEN Year in Review for FY 2025. The Year in Review is intended to help stakeholders gain insight into both FinCEN’s efforts to support law enforcement and national security agencies and how financial information is used.

Apr 20
Apr 20 FinCEN Amends Special Measure on Certain Fund Transmittals Involving CIBanco

On April 16, 2026, FinCEN issued an order amending its June 2025 order finding that CIBanco S.A., Institución de Banca Multiple (CIBanco), is a financial institution operating outside of the United States that is of primary money laundering concern in connection with illicit opioid trafficking and imposing a special measure prohibiting certain transmittals of funds involving CIBanco.

Apr 16
Apr 16 FinCEN’s Rapid Response Program Intercepts Nearly $2 Billion for Cyber Fraud Victims

On April 15, 2026, FinCEN published a Fact Sheet detailing that FinCEN’s Rapid Response Program (RRP) has facilitated the interdiction of $1.8 billion and the recovery of over $1 billion in stolen proceeds on behalf of 5,790 U.S. victims. RRP is a partnership between FinCEN, U.S. law enforcement, and foreign partners working together to help victims and their financial institutions recover stolen funds sent abroad as the result of cyber-enabled fraud.

Apr 14
Apr 14 FDIC Rescinds Supervisory Guidance on Multiple Re-Presentment NSF Fees

On April 10, 2025, the FDIC rescinded FIL-32-2023 titled FDIC Clarifying Supervisory Approach Regarding Supervisory Guidance on Multiple Re-Presentment NSF Fees, describing the FDIC’s supervisory approach relating to supervised institutions assessing multiple non-sufficient funds (NSF) fees arising from the re-presentment of the same unpaid transaction.

Apr 13
Apr 13 Treasury Proposes Rule to Enforce GENIUS Act Against Illicit Finance