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December 8, 2025

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NTEU, Trump Admin Split on Breadth of March Injunction

While both parties agreed that the court’s preliminary injunction is still in effect, the CFPB asked the court not to use the injunction to address questions surrounding the bureau’s funding. Read More

Consumer Advocates Challenge Trump Admin on CFPB Funding

CFPB Acting Director Russell Vought is required by the Dodd-Frank Act to determine the amount of funding “reasonably necessary” to carry out the bureau’s responsibilities, according to consumer advocacy groups. Read More

CFPB Institutes ‘Humility Pledge’ Reading Before Exams

The new policy requires examiners to read out a statement before conducting company reviews, signaling a shift to more transparent, narrower exams focused on tangible consumer harm. Read More

Warren Confident CFPB Won’t Be Completely Eliminated

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-MA, though raised concerns about efforts by CFPB Acting Director Russell Vought and the Trump administration to “sideline” the CFPB. Read More

Appeals Court Rules New York FAPA Applies Retroactively

The court determined that when used retroactively, the new state foreclosure-protection law in New York doesn’t interfere with mortgage lenders’ due process rights. Read More

Servicers Held Liable in Convenience Fee Lawsuit

A Maryland court ruled that Lakeview Loan Servicing and Nationstar Mortgage are subject to state prohibitions against charging convenience fees for monthly mortgage payments via phone. Read More

Fed Examiners Warn Lenders About Flood Insurance Violations

Federal Reserve examiners have identified several compliance violations related to flood insurance coverage and notices, force placement and loan modifications. Read More

Debt Collection Issues Tied to Attempts to Collect Debt Not Owed

The CFPB’s annual Fair Debt Collection Practices Act report showed that consumers’ debt collection issues were largely tied to attempts to collect debt that consumers didn’t owe. Read More

Other News in Brief

ABA asks the CFPB to retract documents that target credit card rewards; former CFPB Director Rohit Chopra working with Democratic state AG group; Waters pushes House committee to hear from CFPB director. Read More

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