If the talks fall through, the Virginia-based bank could face charges related to imposing overdraft fees on transactions that didn’t actually cause an overdraw on customer accounts.
For the third time, a judge held that the CFPB’s claims against Ocwen Financial over alleged servicing-related violations of federal law, are barred by a 2014 consent order between the bureau and the servicer.
Banks unilaterally reopening a consumer’s deposit account to process transactions could be in violation of the Consumer Financial Protection Act, the CFPB has warned.
The proposed rule would require assessments of borrowers’ ability to repay and apply the Truth in Lending Act’s civil liability provision for violations.
Banking trade groups panned the rule as unnecessary and damaging to credit card issuers, especially smaller banks and credit unions. Michigan Democrat Rep. Rashida Tlaib has expressed “strong support” for the proposed rule.
The Appraisal Foundation updates appraisal standards; the CFPB will distribute $22 million among debt relief scam victims; CFPB Inspector General expresses opposition to legislation about his office.
The CFPB’s efforts to combat redlining include a new emphasis on discriminatory targeting. The regulator’s argument for the application of ECOA in instances of reverse redlining is being questioned.
The CFPB and three other federal agencies issued a statement highlighting concerns about bias in automated systems. The CFPB is particularly concerned about home valuations, lending and marketing.
New APOR calculations; regulators help with LIBOR transition; CFPB puts credit reporting agencies on alert; data breach involving former CFPB employee; lender settles with Arizona AG.
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