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The Risks of Mortgage Lending in the Era of Social Media  (Volume 35, Number 11–November 2019)


Author:  Eric Goldberg.; Kaja Elmer.


Source: Volume 35, Number 11, November 2019 , pp.139-148(10)




Review of Banking & Financial Services

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Abstract: 

The FFIEC Guidance for financial institutions is intended to help mortgage lenders and other financial services providers manage the increased risks arising from the use of social media. The authors discuss the Guidance and then turn to RESPA and fair lending concerns in social media activities. They close discussing other federal laws that apply to social media and digital advertising.

Keywords: Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council; Privacy Guidance Relevant to Social Media Activities; RESPA and Social Media; Fair Lending and Digital Advertising; HUD v. Facebook

Affiliations:  1: Akerman LLP; 2: Akerman LLP.

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