Consumer advocates called on HUD to withdraw the proposal, noting that if finalized, it would undermine the agency’s enforcement of the Fair Housing Act’s protections against unlawful discrimination.
Auditors gave the CFPB’s 2025 financial statements a “clean” opinion even though the bureau reported significant financial changes under new leadership.
The White House Council of Economic Advisers determined that since 2011, the CFPB’s regulatory burden has cost consumers between $237 billion and $369 billion. A CFPB booster disputes the analysis.
The GAO detailed all significant events that occurred at the CFPB as part of its reorganization efforts between February and August 2025. The bureau disputed the accuracy of the report.
The Foundation Against Intolerance and Racism claimed that a Washington state special purpose credit program violated a clause of the 14th Amendment by using race-based criteria for eligibility.
District court dismisses mortgage discrimination class action; PACE rule will take effect March 1 after court approval; Warren launches inquiry into “anti-consumer practices” in the auto lending industry.
While several complaint categories saw increases during the fourth quarter, consumer issues tied to student loans and credit cards declined. (Includes two data tables.)
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.
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.
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