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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently filed a lawsuit against Early Warning Services, the operator of the Zelle payment platform, along with Bank of America, JPMorgan …
Fraud on a Billion-Dollar Scale? CFPB Takes on Zelle and Big Banks in Explosive Lawsuit Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — With a move designed to shake the foundations of the credit card industry, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has launched a dual-pronged offensive against illegal credit card …
CFPB Targets Credit Card Companies Over Reward Scams and Sky-High Interest Rates Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has issued a damning report highlighting how mortgage servicers are routinely failing—or outright refusing—to support homeowners who are navigating the emotional fallout …
CFPB Calls Out Mortgage Servicers Over Harmful Practices Toward Divorced and Bereaved Homeowners Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A groundbreaking new rule finalized by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is set to bring much-needed safeguards to homeowners navigating the complex world of clean energy financing. …
CFPB Cracks Down on Risky Clean Energy Loans to Protect Homeowners Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has blown the lid off a range of unscrupulous practices in the student loan industry, releasing a scathing report that exposes companies …
CFPB Report Exposes Shocking Violations in Student Loan Market Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) 2023 annual report on residential mortgage lending highlights a sharp decline in mortgage activities and rising costs for borrowers. The report, based …
Mortgage Market Meltdown: Skyrocketing Costs Slam Borrowers as Lending Craters Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has finalized a new rule aimed at reforming overdraft practices at large financial institutions. This action targets banks and credit unions with …
CFPB Closes Overdraft Loophole, Saves Consumers Billions Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has taken decisive action against Performant Recovery, Inc. for engaging in unlawful practices involving student loan debt collections. Performant’s actions caused significant …
CFPB Penalizes Performant Recovery for Unlawful Debt Collection Practices Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has announced a new rulemaking initiative to tackle inaccurate credit reporting tied to financial abuse. This move is poised to help survivors …
CFPB Launches Rulemaking to Address Financial Abuse Through Credit Reporting Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has issued an order to establish supervisory authority over Google Payment Corp., a move reflecting the agency’s continued focus on consumer protection …
CFPB Establishes Supervisory Authority Over Google Payment Corp Read More