In comments to the CFPB, consumer advocates argued credit card late fees were too high and harmed poorer consumers more. Bank trade associations said the fees are necessary to help issuers pay for their costs and an effective tool to foster healthy financial behaviors among consumers.

Federal Reserve investigation and oversight staffers shared advice for compliance staff at firms pursuing mergers and acquisitions.

A Federal Reserve study evaluated if giving Community Reinvestment Act credit for purchasing loans benefits LMI credit availability, finding that it creates more loan purchases but not more originations.

A recent Supreme Court decision invoking the “major question doctrine” to limit a federal regulator’s authority to interpret statute could have a major impact on other federal agencies, including the CFPB.

An executive at tech vendor Stavvy said the CFPB, instead of acknowledging the work done by servicers during the pandemic, was focusing on one or two servicers whose response time may have lagged.

An appeals court has ruled that monthly statements attempting to induce payment on a debt are covered by both the Truth in Lending Act and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.

Chopra says he wants “to more clearly communicate the agency’s expectations..."

While CFPB Director Rohit Chopra is looking to simplify rules and issue more guidance to address uncertainties, some industry participants are skeptical the agency will follow through.

The CFPB affirmed that “convenience” fees charged by debt collectors for payments made through certain means are unlawful unless expressly permitted by law. Trade groups are concerned about the possible impact on mortgage servicers.

The consumer watchdog is considering making nonbank financial institutions “register” with the agency. Details? Not many.