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SCOTUS Unlikely to Bring Sweeping Changes to CFPB

The Supreme Court justices hearing oral arguments in the CFPB constitutionality case appeared divided, which means any sweeping change to the consumer watchdog is unlikely, according to industry attorneys. Read More

Fifth Circuit Panel Rules CFPB Is Constitutional

A panel in the Fifth Circuit Court ruled the CFPB’s leadership structure is constitutional. Interestingly, the circuit court last year said the structure of the FHFA — which is similar to the CFPB — is unconstitutional. Read More

Faced With COVID-19, Several States Allow MLOs to Work From Home

Several states are allowing loan originators to temporarily originate mortgages from unlicensed locations. Read More

Senate Questions Kraninger on Coronavirus Responses

Senate Democrats during a hearing last week questioned CFPB Director Kathy Kraninger on the bureau’s plans to help out borrowers impacted by the coronavirus. Read More

CFPB Proposes Whistleblower Reward Program

The CFPB seeks legislation to establish a reward program for whistleblowers, who could be tipped up to $10 million for providing original information that leads to a successful enforcement action. Read More

CFPB Rolls Out Advisory Program Despite Dems’ Objections

The CFPB will provide financial services institutions with advisory opinions to convey its interpretation of its existing rules upon request. Read More

CFPB Sues Fifth Third for Opening 'Fake' Accounts

The CFPB has filed a lawsuit against Fifth Third Bank alleging it opened deposit and credit-card accounts without consumers’ consent. Read More

OIG Calls for Improvement in CFPB Follow-up Monitoring

Low staff levels make it difficult for the CFPB to conduct follow-up monitoring of previous enforcement actions, according to the bureau’s Office of Inspector General. Read More

Watchdog: Former CFPB Director Cordray’s Tell-all Memoir

The Sword of Damocles hung over his head during his last year at the helm of the bureau, former CFPB Director Richard Cordray disclosed in his new book. Read More

Inside the CFPB

March 16, 2020

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SCOTUS Unlikely to Bring Sweeping Changes to CFPB

Fifth Circuit Panel Rules CFPB Is Constitutional

Faced With COVID-19, Several States Allow MLOs to Work From Home

Senate Questions Kraninger on Coronavirus Responses

CFPB Proposes Whistleblower Reward Program

CFPB Rolls Out Advisory Program Despite Dems’ Objections

CFPB Sues Fifth Third for Opening 'Fake' Accounts

OIG Calls for Improvement in CFPB Follow-up Monitoring

Watchdog: Former CFPB Director Cordray’s Tell-all Memoir

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