Christmas Eve: CFPB, RESPA, Rocket, Walmart, and lawsuits

In the news, besides American Airlines grounding all flights (it’s back running now), is Burt, the 90-year-old crocodile from Crocodile Dundee, dying yesterday in Australia. My guess is that he’s long retired from doing much of anything. What do retired mortgage bankers do, besides immediately considering re-entering the business? Here’s one solution from Minnesota. Others travel. Millions sit down in their fancy seats and start flipping through the movies on the screen in front of their nose. Where do they come from? (The movies, not the noses.) Small teams at the airlines make decisions on what gets added to the library. Delta has a team of four that decides what gets onto 165,000 screens on 840 jets, Southwest has a single person picking what makes it onto their media servers, United has a team of eight picking what goes on in the 500 planes where it has seat-back screens. American carries 1,500 titles overall and averages 500 movies and tends to add 200 new titles a month. The best/most popular airline movie (yes, they watch what you watch) is Crazy Rich Asians.  Employment; lender wanted “Evergreen Home Loans® is seeking to acquire a midsized mortgage company that shares our values and commitment to exceptional customer service. With over 37 years of experience, Evergreen is dedicated to helping homeowners achieve their dreams through innovative loan products and a people-first approach. We will take care of your Loan Officers and provide them with the tools to succeed, creating an environment where they can thrive. This acquisition is an opportunity to join forces, combining strengths to achieve lasting success and expand our reach. All inquiries will be handled confidentially. If your company is interested in exploring this opportunity, please contact Evergreen’s founder, Don Burton, directly. (206.300.9965) Let’s build a stronger future together!”