The Consumer Financial Services Review, published by Mayer Brown, focuses on legal developments and regulatory issues affecting consumer financial services. It covers topics such as state and federal lending laws, interest rate exportation, licensing requirements for lenders and loan arrangers, mortgage origination standards including automated valuation models, and consumer protection statutes like the California CARS Act. The blog also addresses regulatory proposals and rulemakings impacting reverse mortgage programs and secondary market issuers. It provides updates on litigation, compliance challenges, and legislative changes relevant to banks, fintech companies, and other financial institutions engaged in consumer lending and credit transactions.