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InformationalCSBSAug 20, 2026

Debt Collection Settlement with NewRez LLC

A multistate settlement was reached with NewRez LLC, resulting in a $15. 5 million settlement for improper force-placed insurance charges.

A multistate settlement was reached with NewRez LLC, resulting in a $15.5 million settlement for improper force-placed insurance charges.

What changed

The settlement included financial remediation for affected borrowers and enhanced monitoring for compliance.

Compliance perspective

Mortgage servicers must strengthen their compliance practices to avoid similar issues in future.

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