People Are Getting Hosed β VA Refi Receipts (Light) A concise, source-backed outline for your live show β’ Updated Oct 30, 2025 Whatβs Been Happening (2023β2025) CFPB orders NewDay USA to pay $2.25M Federal consent order alleges misleading cost comparisons on cashβout refis to servicemembers and veterans. Enforcement CFPB β’ Aug 29, 2024 Newsroom Consent Order (PDF) Case Docket Servicersβ pressure on survivors Report details pressure tactics, inaccurate info, and delays for bereaved families with VAβbacked loans. MOAA β’ Jan 17, 2025 Open Source VA: Pause foreclosures on VA loans VA called on mortgage servicers to pause foreclosures through May 31, 2024 β pushback to curb harm. VA Newsroom β’ Nov 17, 2023 Open Source VA seeks extended moratorium Requested extending the veteran foreclosure moratorium through Dec 31, 2024. VA Newsroom β’ May 29, 2024 Open Source CFPB relief for veterans harmed by schemes $6M in relief tied to illegal lending schemes targeting veteran benefits β signals regulatory focus on veteran predation. CFPB β’ Jan 2, 2024 Open Source MSCI: High speeds in Ginnie Mae VA loans Investor-side analysis flagged extraordinary prepayment speeds β a market clue of aggressive refi activity. MSCI Blog β’ May 24, 2024 Open Source Ginnie Mae: recent prepayment activity Agency note: VA cohorts led a recent uptick; overall CPR still below preβpandemic β use for nuance. Ginnie Mae β’ Jun 6, 2024 Open Source CFPB Consumer Response (2024) Mortgage-related consumer complaints remain significant; use to frame trends. CFPB β’ Published May 1, 2025 Overview Full Report (PDF) BBB: highβpressure & triggerβlead complaints Consumer allegations referencing rapid-fire calls and βtoo-good-to-be-trueβ VA refi offers (use as allegations, not findings). BBB β’ Ongoing Example complaints Company profile VA IRRRL β official rules Legitimate streamline path; costs can be financed or traded for a higher rate β decode βnoβcostβ claims. VA.gov β’ Updated 2025 VA.gov Benefits (alt) MarketWatch: VASP windβdown risk As VASP winds down, tens of thousands of veterans may be closer to foreclosure β stakes and urgency. MarketWatch β’ May 2025 Open Source Reuters: Kickbacks & steering case CFPB accuses Rocket Homes & partner of illegal referral scheme β not VAβspecific, but shows current enforcement climate on steering. Reuters β’ Dec 23, 2024 Open Source Talking Points (use these on-air) Misleading βsavingsβ claims: Show NewDay consent order. Translate how βnoβcostβ often means βfinanced costsβ or a higher rate. Refi churn math: Explain payment reset, added fees to balance, and erosion of equity; cite investor prepayment data. Highβpressure tactics: Triggerβlead calls, mailers, and scripted urgency; emphasize optβout and comparison shopping. Servicing pain points: Survivors report pressure/delays; stress VA escalation paths and patience with documentation. Guardrails for vets: IRRRL mechanics, itemized fees, true breakβeven, and avoiding backβtoβback refis unless math wins. Regulatory posture: VA foreclosure pauses, VASP, and ongoing CFPB enforcement show the government is watching. Call to action: Offer to do a plainβEnglish, sideβbyβside quote; invite viewers to send statements for a fee audit. Links & CTAs (edit these) RateWatch 2.0 Add your RateWatch signβup URL Schedule Consultation Open scheduling link Apply Now Add your application URL SmartCredit (affiliate) SmartCredit signup Credit Karma (affiliate) Free credit score The Budget App (referral) Budget App link YouTube β The Rate Update Add your channel URL Website therateupdate.com Light version β’ All external links open in a new tab β’ Replace placeholder CTAs with your URLs β’ Β© 2025 The Rate Update
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