CFPB report sheds light on illegal debt collection practices
Late last month, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released a report citing illegal practices among some American debt collectors and […]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
CFPB tries to secure free credit scores for consumers
The federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) serves as a consumer-friendly watchdog with its eyes on the financial industry. According
CFPB’s Mortgage Disclosure Rules Need Work
I normally applaud the CFPB for its aggressive regulation and its attempts to expand its regulatory reach. When the CFPB
Debt Collection, Debt Buyers, and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
The CFPB has issued a request for comments regarding debt collection practices. This is the first step in the CFPB’s rule making
Guest Post: CFPB Puts Companies On Notice About Duty To Investigate Consumer Credit Report Disputes
This a guest post written by Associate Attorney Dan McGarry: It happens all the time. Inaccurate information routinely finds its
The Latest CFPB Supervisory Report: Banks Not In Compliance With Regulations
This likely comes as a shock to no one, but banks aren’t very good at customer service or complying with
CFPB Sues To Enforce Dodd-Frank Compensation Rule
When the mortgage industry collapsed along with our economy, lawmakers attempted to improve things by passing Dodd-Frank. While the bank
CFPB Bulletin 2013-01: What’s Coming for Mortgage Servicing Transfers
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issues bulletins for many purposes, one of which is to notify the industries that it
CFPB Releases New Mortgage Lending Rules
On January 10, 2014, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released new rules that will regulate how banks issue mortgages. These
CFPB Releases New Mortgage Servicing Rules
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has released new mortgage servicing rules that go into effect in 2014. These rules are