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Democratic attorneys general suing Trump administration over new interest rules for homeowners

Homeowners in blue states may soon see changes to their mortgage escrow interest payments.

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Source diversity sample: kobi5.com · Law360 · CT.GOV-Connecticut's Official State Website (.gov) · National Mortgage News · OregonLive.com · thehill.com.

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Homeowners in several states may soon see changes to their mortgage escrow interest payments. This move has prompted a legal challenge from Democratic attorneys general. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has issued new rules that pre-empt state laws governing how banks handle interest on homeowners' escrow accounts.

The OCC's move has prompted a legal challenge from Democratic attorneys general in several states. According to Law360, the OCC's new rules allow banks to retain interest from escrow accounts, which states argue is a handout to big banks. OregonLive.com states that Oregon has also joined the lawsuit.

The Hill notes that the lawsuit is part of a broader effort by Democratic attorneys general to challenge the Trump administration's policies. The open question is whether the courts will uphold the OCC's new rules or side with the states in their legal challenge.

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What are escrow accounts?

Escrow accounts are accounts held by banks on behalf of homeowners to pay property taxes and insurance premiums.

What is the OCC?

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is a bureau within the United States Department of the Treasury that charters, regulates, and supervises all national banks and federal savings and loan associations.

What states are involved in the lawsuit?

Connecticut and Oregon have filed lawsuits. Other states may join the legal challenge.

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