The CFPB is facing criticism from attorneys over its unusually late issuance of annually updated thresholds in Regulation Z’s provisions implementing various laws and rules.
During recent congressional hearings, CFPB Director Rohit Chopra said the bureau is weighing whether to issue more credit reporting rules under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
State AGs weigh in on CFPB’s Supreme Court appeal; HMDA filing period opens; Community Reinvestment Act thresholds updated; CFPB asks for dismissal of UDAAP lawsuit; CFPB, FTC argue furnishers must investigate legal disputes; bureau penalizes remittances provider.
Banking trade groups and consumer advocates had a second opportunity to share their opinions with the CFPB on “big tech” payment systems. Their take: The payments platforms pose a lot of consumer risk and need to be regulated.
The servicer argued that the borrower hadn't returned the loan modification agreement in time. But the court said that detail was a matter of factual dispute.
The CFPB and the Federal Trade Commission weighed in with the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, arguing that a lower court ruling would hurt the enforceability of the Military Lending Act.
Supreme Court grants extension for response to bureau appeal; CFPB slams tenant background checks; CFPB, NY AG penalize 9/11 fraudster; CFPB files enforcement action for “fake” CD accounts.
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.
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