The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act is a sweeping legislative overhaul signed into law in 2010 to address the financial crisis of 2007-2010. It aims to improve financial stability and protect consumers by regulating financial institutions more rigorously.
A Qualified Mortgage (QM) is a home loan that adheres to the guidelines set forth in the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, designed to mitigate the risks associated with mortgage lending and prevent practices that led to the financial crises like the 2008 credit crunch.
The Shadow Banking System refers to the network of financial intermediaries that operate outside the traditional banking system and its regulatory framework.
TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosures (TRID), established in 2015 under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, streamlined and simplified existing mortgage disclosure forms. By integrating the Truth in Lending Act (TILA) and Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA), TRID aimed to ensure borrowers receive clearer, more concise information about their mortgage details and associated costs.
