Monthly Archives: March, 2023

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau now taking complaints on checking accounts

Bureau Takes the Latest Step in Effort to Hold Financial Institutions Accountable to Consumers WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the...

CFPB Now Taking Private Student Loan Complaints

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is now accepting complaints from borrowers having difficulties with...

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau proposes rule for the protection of privileged information

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced a proposed rule that would codify protections...

CFPB Invites Consumers to Ask CFPB

New Interactive, User-Friendly Database Answers Consumers’ Questions in Plain Language WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau...

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau files amicus brief in truth in lending case

Briefs to Be a Regular Part of CFPB’s Work WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has...

CFPB Outlines Borrower-Friendly Approach to Mortgage Servicing

Rules Under Consideration Would Protect Consumers from Costly Surprises and Servicer Runarounds WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, the Consumer...

CFPB Releases Financial Aid Comparison Shopper

Know Before You Owe Project to Help Families Make Smart Choices about Student Loans WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer...

CFPB Seeks Public Comment on Amendment to Credit Card Act Rule

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is seeking public comment on a proposal to revise...

CFPB to Hold Financial Institutions and their Service Providers Accountable

Banks and Nonbanks must Responsibly Manage their Service Provider Relationships WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)...

CFPB to Pursue Discriminatory Lenders

Bureau Targets Lending Practices that Unlawfully Price Out, Cut Off Specific Segments of the Population WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today,...

CFPB Clarifies State Reciprocity in Loan Originator Licensing

Bureau Clarifies Permissibility of State Reciprocity with Respect to Transitional Licensing of Mortgage Originators WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the...

CFPB Launches Public Inquiry into Arbitration Clauses

WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) launched a public inquiry into how consumers and financial...