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Newrez agrees to $15.5M settlement over forced-place insurance

Regulators in 46 states and DC reached a $15.5M settlement with Newrez over lender-placed insurance charges and refunds.

Regulators in 46 states and DC reached a $15.5M settlement with Newrez over lender-placed insurance charges and refunds.

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Why it matters

The $15.5M settlement involving Newrez and forced-place insurance affects a broad set of states and touches on regulatory enforcement in mortgage servicing, which is relevant to credit professionals monitoring compliance and risk in lending practices.

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