CFPB, State Authorities Settle with Ocwen

On December 19, CFPB and 49 states and the District of Columbia filed a proposed court order requiring Ocwen Financial Corporation, the fourth-largest mortgage servicer in the country, to provide $2 billion in principal reduction to underwater borrowers.  Ocwen was previously charged with engaging in illegal and deceitful foreclosure practices and other violations.  Press ReleaseConsent Order.