Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Statement of David Stevens on Confirmation of Richard Cordray as CFPB Director

  
Richard Cordray

 Washington, D.C. (July 17, 2013) – David H. Stevens, President and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), today issued the following statement in response to the United States Senate’s confirmation of Richard Cordray to be Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB):

“MBA congratulates Richard Cordray on his confirmation to be Director of the CFPB. He has been in this position for the last year and a half, and is deserving of this confirmation. We look forward to continuing to work with the Director on the important issues facing consumers as they access the housing finance market.

“The CFPB is an important agency that was created to protect consumers across the United States.

“ Given the reach and influence this agency has on both businesses and consumers, it is important that we have stability and consistency in its highest ranks.

David H. Stevens
“Under Richard Cordray’s leadership, we have found the CFPB to be transparent and willing to listen to our concerns.

“We have not always agreed on the final outcome of CFPB rulemakings, and there remain a number of items related to the mortgage process that we will be working to address, but we are confident that we can make progress toward finding solutions regarding these issues.”

For a complete copy of the company’s news release, please contact:

Rob Van Raaphorst
(202) 557-2799


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