New federal mortgage disclosure rules that take effect Oct. 3 are meant to protect home buyers by providing a better picture of closing costs instead of estimates.
But some attorneys, real estate brokers and title companies predict the new rules from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will hobble the rebounding housing sector as lenders adopt a wait-and-see attitude during the rollout to limit their exposure to penalties and lawsuits.
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