CFPB COVID-19 Protections Rescinded

Published on: May 21, 2025

On May 16, CFPB rescinded 2021 final rule re borrower protections.

  • CFPB issued interim final rule to rescind Protections for borrowers affected by COVID-19 emergency under Real estate settlement procedures act, Regulation X, #109611.
  • Policy to streamline regulatory requirements to reduce burdens on American public.
  • The Bureau has determined that, in light of the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, these regulations needlessly complicate 12 CFR Part 1024 without commensurate benefits.
  • Effectiveness and Consultation
  • Effective on Jul. 15, 2025; comments must be received on or before Jun. 16, 2025.
Regulators
CFPB
Entity Types
Bank; CNSM; MG Orig; MSB; Servicer; Thrift
Reference
90 FR 20791, 5/16/2025; Docket No. CFPB-2025-0014; RIN 3170-AB42; Reg X; RESPA; COVID-19; Citation: 12 CFR Part 1024;
Functions
Compliance; Financial; Legal; Operations; Reporting
Countries
United States of America
Category
State
N/A
Products
Banking; Loan; Mortgage; Payments
Rule Type
Final
Regions
Am
Rule Date
May 16, 2025
Effective Date
Jul 15, 2025
Rule ID
255025
Linked to
Reg. Last Update
May 16, 2025
Report Section
US Consumer