In a move to reform federal government, the Trump administration has set its sights on dismantling the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). What does this mean for the mortgage industry, financial regulation, and borrowers? Will this lead to a new era of financial freedom — or a dangerous return to the conditions that fueled the 2008 financial crisis? We break down the consequences of unplugging the CFPB, the industry’s response, and what’s at stake for the future of consumer protections.