The bureau, which is speeding things up to make sure the case is decided by June, says the Fifth Circuit decision contradicts the Constitution, historical practice, and case law.

LoanCare agrees to pay $4.5 million to settle a class-action suit centered on whether “convenience” fees for paying by phone or online are allowed in West Virginia. Meanwhile, the bureau is making servicers refund fees for paying by phone. 

Wells Fargo and the CFPB are reportedly negotiating over violations in several lines of business at the megabank. Separately, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) is continuing her effort to draw attention to fraudulent instant payments. 

Some of the traits of companies that score well in examiners’ reviews of compliance management systems: top executives that are actively involved in compliance, dynamic policies and procedures, and quick, thorough investigations into consumer gripes. 

The bureau alleged that the servicer misled consumers about CARES Act forbearance and misreported information to credit agencies. Carrington says the bureau is not living up to its promise to be “flexible” with servicers who meant well. 

The bureau said tenant-screening reports often contain “wrong, misleading, or old” information and that renters have little recourse.

Last month’s appeals court decision that the CFPB’s funding structure is unconstitutional has created a lot of uncertainty.

The bureau moved one step closer in its long-awaited consumer-permissioned data sharing rule, releasing an outline of proposals to small business representatives.

The bureau has sent notice that financial services firms need to stay on their toes regarding data security or risk violating the Consumer Financial Protection Act.

A firm’s organizational structure and the way information is shared can have implications for the likelihood of compliance problems.