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Policy and compliance

Published MAR 12, 2013

Exemption from escrow requirement for small creditors in rural or underserved counties

On June 1, 2013, the Bureau's Escrow Requirements under the Truth in Lending Act rule (Escrows Rule) will go into effect, which require certain creditors to...

By Paul Mondor

At the CFPB

Published MAR 11, 2013

Save the date: join us for a field hearing in Des Moines

Join us for a field hearing in Des Moines, Iowa, on the Bureau's Office of Consumer Response Consumer Complaint Database. The hearing will take place on...

By Zixta Q Martinez

Info for consumers

Published MAR 08, 2013

Recognizing elder financial abuse

This post is part of a series for National Consumer Protection Week National Consumer Protection Week is an opportunity to talk about a particularly...

By Skip Humphrey

Info for consumers

Published MAR 07, 2013

Tax time is the perfect time to save

This post is part of a series for National Consumer Protection Week Filing taxes doesn't have to be the worst. For some, tax time can offer an opportunity...

By Cliff Rosenthal

Info for consumers

Published MAR 06, 2013

What can students do to protect themselves?

This post is part of a series for National Consumer Protection Week Americans owe more than a trillion dollars in student loan debt. That's more than we owe...

By Aaron Marquez

Info for consumers

Published MAR 06, 2013

Overcoming the challenges of recognizing elder financial abuse

This post is part of a series for National Consumer Protection Week National Consumer Protection Week provides an opportunity to talk about a particularly...

By Skip Humphrey

At the CFPB Info for consumers

Published MAR 05, 2013

Twitter: Let’s chat!

We're excited to co-host a twitter chat with the Federal Trade Commission and the General Services Administration as part of National Consumer Protection...

By Erie Meyer

Info for consumers

Published MAR 05, 2013

So, how do I submit a complaint?

This post is part of a series for National Consumer Protection Week We began taking credit card complaints in July 2011, and we now can help with complaints...

By Scott Pluta

Info for consumers

Published MAR 04, 2013

Protect yourself from buyer’s remorse

This blog post is part of a series for National Consumer Protection Week When you buy something it's hard to know if you're getting the best deal – and that...

By Holly Petraeus

At the CFPB Policy and compliance

Published MAR 01, 2013

Project Catalyst develops portfolio to support innovation

The initiatives announced at the start of Project Catalyst are gaining early traction. In November 2012 in Mountain View, Calif., we launched Project...

By Rebekah Emanuel and Ana Mahony

Info for consumers

Published FEB 25, 2013

Save like Mike

Mike's not that different from most consumers. Like so many of us he makes sacrifices to get the things he wants. And he knows that the only way to get...

By Ashley Gordon

Data, research, and reports Info for consumers

Published FEB 21, 2013

Student debt and schools

Many communities face shortages of teachers in areas of critical need, including science and math. These teacher shortages are felt most acutely in rural...

By Angela Peoples

Data, research, and reports Info for consumers

Published FEB 21, 2013

Student debt and health care

We need your input to help student loan borrowers experiencing distress and default. Learn more about this project and how you can contribute ideas. We want...

By Michael Pierce

Info for consumers Policy and compliance

Published FEB 21, 2013

Help stop the student debt domino effect

Today, we announced that we're gathering information to come up with a plan to address the challenges many struggling borrowers face to find a more...

By Rohit Chopra

Info for consumers

Published FEB 21, 2013

Hit or myth?

Sometimes people in the military have interesting beliefs about things that impact their finances. Sometimes they're correct; sometimes they're partially...

By Holly Petraeus

At the CFPB

Published FEB 20, 2013

Live from CFPB headquarters

Today's live event has ended. If you missed the event, you can read CFPB Director Richard Cordray's remarks and watch the recording below of a discussion by...

Policy and compliance

Published FEB 15, 2013

Qualified mortgages explained

Recently, we released the Ability-to-Repay rule designed to protect consumers from irresponsible lending and begin to lay the framework for stability in the...

By Peter Carroll

Info for consumers

Published FEB 13, 2013

Is your credit report wrong? How to find out and fix it

The Federal Trade Commission this week released its latest findings in a ten-year study on the accuracy of credit reports. This report is another reminder...

By Corey Stone

At the CFPB

Published FEB 12, 2013

Join us on Feb. 20th to discuss financial issues facing consumers

Join the Consumer Advisory Board for a meeting with Director Cordray, where he'll highlight the Bureau's 2012 accomplishments and discuss some of the issues...

By Delicia Hand

At the CFPB Policy and compliance

Published FEB 12, 2013

Partnering in an information sharing agreement with the Navajo Nation to protect tribal consumers

One way we further our mission to protect consumers is through appropriately sharing with state and local law enforcement agencies information that CFPB has...

By Kent Markus

Policy and compliance

Published JAN 31, 2013

Your two cents on student cards and bank accounts

Today, we're launching an initiative on student cards and bank accounts and we want your input. We've published a Notice and Request for Information...

By Patrick Campbell and Rohit Chopra

Policy and compliance

Published JAN 22, 2013

Temporarily delaying the implementation of our international remittance transfer rule

Updated on August 8, 2013: The remittance rule goes into effect October 28, 2013. Visit the remittance rule page for additional information regarding the...

By David Silberman

At the CFPB

Published JAN 17, 2013

Live from Atlanta, GA!

Today we're in Atlanta, GA for our second field hearing this month on mortgage policy. Watch here for remarks from CFPB Director, Richard Cordray, as well...

Policy and compliance

Published JAN 17, 2013

New rules, fewer runarounds for mortgage borrowers

When you take out a mortgage loan to buy a home, you trust the mortgage servicing industry to work. Mortgage servicers are responsible for sending you...

By David Silberman

At the CFPB

Published JAN 15, 2013

See you soon Atlanta, GA!

Join us for a field hearing on mortgage policy on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013, featuring remarks from CFPB Director Richard Cordray, as well as testimony from...

By Zixta Q Martinez