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Credit Card Complaints to CFPB Drop in 4Q

While several complaint categories saw increases during the fourth quarter, consumer issues tied to student loans and credit cards declined. (Includes two data tables.) Read More

CFPB Likely to Shift Completely to Virtual Exams

The bureau, according to media reports, will conduct all supervisory examinations virtually in 2026. Read More

CFPB Makes Changes to Consumer Complaint Portal

Before submitting a complaint against a credit reporting agency about inaccurate or incomplete information, borrowers will have to first dispute the information directly with the credit or consumer reporting agency. Read More

NTEU Urges Appeals Court to Affirm Preliminary Injunction

The NTEU argued that the Trump administration will eliminate the CFPB, and by the end of the case, it will be too late for the court to do anything about it. A hearing is set for Feb. 24. Read More

Consumer Advocates Reject OCC Preemption Proposals

The National Consumer Law Center said the proposals will reduce price transparency, create an unlevel playing field and will make homeownership more expensive for consumers. Read More

CFPB Asks SCOTUS to Deny CashCall’s Petition

CashCall wants the Supreme Court to weigh in whether the lender waived its right to a jury trial in its lawsuit with the CFPB. Read More

New Jersey Enacts New Disparate-Impact Rule

The new rule codifies financial institutions’ existing obligations under the state antidiscrimination law. Read More

CFPB, Trump Clash Over Credit Card Interest Cap

President Trump wants Congress to enact a temporary 10% cap on credit card interest rates, while CFPB actions seem to be causing rates to go up. Read More

Other News in Brief

Senate Democrats urge CFPB to rescind ECOA proposal; federal court denies trade group’s challenge to the PACE rule; 22 state AGs seek partial summary judgment in a lawsuit against the CFPB. Read More

Inside the CFPB

February 9, 2026

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Credit Card Complaints to CFPB Drop in 4Q

CFPB Likely to Shift Completely to Virtual Exams

CFPB Makes Changes to Consumer Complaint Portal

NTEU Urges Appeals Court to Affirm Preliminary Injunction

Consumer Advocates Reject OCC Preemption Proposals

CFPB Asks SCOTUS to Deny CashCall’s Petition

New Jersey Enacts New Disparate-Impact Rule

CFPB, Trump Clash Over Credit Card Interest Cap

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