The American Bankers Association said a proposed interpretative rule will discourage banks from EWA products, limiting access to a convenient and potentially free source of small dollar, short-term liquidity.
CFPB issues consumer advisory on financial risks associated with video games; DC Attorney General snags more than $3.2 million in total penalties from settlements with title companies.
As part of a White House initiative, the CFPB is launching a rulemaking to put a stop to customer service processes that waste consumers’ time and money.
The advisory opinion holds that contract-for-deed sellers must adhere to Truth in Lending Act requirements such as assessing buyers for repayment and providing borrowers with disclosures.
The Fourth Circuit this month ruled that the Truth in Lending Act’s offset provision, which prevents credit card issuers from dipping into a consumer’s deposit account to cover outstanding payments on their credit cards, applies to credit cards tied to a home equity line of credit.
The bureau said it is making clear that there is no exception to the federal consumer financial protection laws for new technology and ensuring regulations don’t stifle competition in pricing or favor incumbents.
The CFPB does not intend to seek penalties for violations of the interpretive rule while BNPL lenders are transitioning into compliance in a good faith and expeditious manner.
Trade groups representing banks believe the proposed rule would reduce a lender’s ability to accurately assess a borrower’s ability to repay. Meanwhile, consumer advocacy groups sought to debunk many of the arguments put forth by the opposers of the rule.
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