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CFPB is protecting vulnerable borrowers in the small dollar lending market.

Take action to get the full benefit of your Economic Impact Payment.

A new CFPB report shows more than 11 million renters and homeowners are behind on their housing payments. Communities of color are disproportionately vulnerable to housing insecurity. Here's what we’re doing to prevent harm to vulnerable consumers.

To help protect homeowners and promote stability in the housing market, the CFPB will extend the mandatory compliance deadline for the Qualified Mortgage rules until July 1, 2021.

Homeowners facing hardship from the COVID-19 pandemic have expanded access to protections from the federal government. Learn how you can protect your home.

Romance scams can happen to anyone, including those who are looking for connection during the pandemic. Learn how to spot, avoid, and report dating scams, online dating scams, or other romance scams.

Moving forward, the Division of Consumer Education and External Affairs should redouble its efforts to ensure the Bureau engages all consumers who are economically suffering.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is proud to launch an effort to recruit attorneys at all experience levels to join our team.

Sepa porqué debería declarar sus impuestos en este 2021, y cómo la normativa “revise el pasado” del IRS le permite usar su ingreso del 2019 o del 2020 para recibir los mayores créditos fiscales posibles.

Learn why you should file your taxes in 2021, and how the IRS’ “lookback rule” allows you to use 2019 or 2020 income to get the most out of your Earned Income Tax Credit or Child Tax Credit.

In furtherance of our mission, I have directed the Division of Research, Markets, and Regulations (RMR) to take some immediate actions, and I want to share my directions publicly.

Algunos propietarios de vivienda que tengan problemas para pagar su hipoteca tendrían más tiempo para buscar aplazamiento de hipoteca y alivio de ejecución hipotecaria. Si usted pasa por dificultades financieras por culpa de la pandemia del coronavirus, no espere, busque ayuda ahora.

Financial relief and protections for many student loan borrowers, renters, and homeowners has been extended. Here’s what you need to know.

Your consumer reporting data can affect your ability to get a loan, job, or apartment. Learn how to request your consumer reports.

Last week, I was honored to have been appointed Acting Director of the CFPB by the President. Having joined the Bureau in 2011, I have seen firsthand the impact of the Bureau’s mission and the incredible work being done by its staff. I know that the Bureau’s staff shares my devotion to the Bureau’s mission, and I look forward to serving in this latest capacity.

If you are considering retiring early and tapping into your retirement benefits, here are resources from the CFPB to help you weigh your options.

Military families face unique financial challenges, especially during the coronavirus pandemic. The new Your Money, Your Goals military guide provides resources to help military families overcome these challenges and improve their financial well-being.

A CFPB-led research experiment suggests that people seek to find balance between paying off debt and having savings.

I am pleased to announce that the Bureau has published the “Statement Regarding the Provision of Financial Products and Services to Consumers with Limited English Proficiency.” The Statement provides principles and guidelines to inform and assist financial institutions seeking to better serve LEP consumers in non-English languages.

Durante la pandemia, pasamos más tiempo conectados en línea, por ello debe estar alerta con estafadores quienes ofrecen asistencia técnica fraudulenta. Tome consejos del CFPB sobre cómo descubrir, evitar y reportar una estafa.

During the pandemic, we’re spending more time online, but be wary of scammers offering phony tech support. See tips from the CFPB on how to spot, avoid, and report a scam.

These advisory committees provide us with information about emerging trends and practices in the consumer financial marketplace. Apply today to become a member.

New Coronavirus legislation provides relief for renters and extends the CDC’s Order to protect many people who can’t pay their rent from eviction through January 31, 2021.

Some homeowners struggling to pay their mortgage now have more time to seek mortgage forbearance and foreclosure relief. If you’re struggling financially because of the coronavirus pandemic. Don’t wait, get help now.

Consumer credit markets in September were still far from their normal operation prior to the pandemic. This blog posts compares the actual volume of credit inquiries to their usual pre-pandemic volume. Credit card and auto loan inquiries remain depressed, while new mortgage inquiries are above their usual level.