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May 4, 2026

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Student Loan Complaints to CFPB Spike in First Quarter

Consumer complaints filed with the CFPB increased across all categories during the first quarter. Issues with student loans were up 34.1% from the fourth quarter. (Includes two data tables.) Read More

Trump Administration Offers New Path for CFPB RIF

The Trump administration is seeking reinstatement of a preliminary injunction issued in April 2025, which allowed the CFPB to terminate employees but under certain circumstances. Read More

CFPB Reshapes Fair Lending Enforcement Under ECOA

The new standards for fair lending enforcement are set to take effect in July. Industry attorneys have warned that the changes to ECOA regulations don’t signal the end of fair lending risk for lenders. Read More

CFPB Issues Narrow Section 1071 Final Rule

The final rule raises loan origination thresholds and excludes certain financial entities from its reporting requirements. Compliance with the rule will begin in 2028. Read More

CFPB Draft Strategic Plan Receives Broad Criticism

Both industry trade groups and consumer advocacy groups have called on the bureau to reconsider certain aspects of its draft strategic plan. Read More

House Bill Would Revise CFPB Complaint Process

The bill would require consumers to attest “under penalty of perjury” that their submitted complaints to the CFPB are true. Read More

Trump Mortgage Directives Could Harm Financial System

There will be detrimental consequences for borrowers and mortgage investors if the CFPB goes through with changes suggested by President Trump, according to a recent analysis. Read More

Other News in Brief

House moves bill with Section 1071 exemptions forward; MBA, AARMR launch AI survey; Enova’s bank application faces opposition. Read More

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