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Category: Report Supervisory Highlights, Issue 26, Spring 2022
Category: Blog
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Climate risk should be considered in housing decisions
Category: Office of Research Publication Credit card late fees
Category: Blog
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The Fed is raising interest rates. What does that mean for borrowers and savers?
Category: Blog
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Safely sending money to loved ones in conflict areas
Category: Report Medical debt burden in the United States
Category: Blog
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If you’re a homeowner struggling to make housing-related payments due to the pandemic, help is available or coming soon
Category: Blog
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The hidden cost of junk fees
Category: Press release
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Launches Initiative to Save Americans Billions in Junk Fees
Category: Blog
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Americans pay $120 billion in credit card interest and fees each year
Category: Office of Research Publication Consumer finances during the pandemic: Insights from the Making Ends Meet Survey
Category: Blog
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Making Ends Meet series: Consumer finances during the pandemic
Category: Blog
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Seven examples of unfair practices and other violations by mortgage servicers: CFPB supervision activities uncover red flags
Category: Blog
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The LIBOR index for adjustable-rate loans is being discontinued: here’s what to watch for
Category: Press release
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Agencies Announce Dollar Thresholds in Regulations Z and M for Exempt Consumer Credit and Lease Transactions
Category: Press release
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CFPB Takes Action to Prevent Avoidable Foreclosures
Category: Office of Research Publication Disputes on Consumer Credit Reports
Category: Press release
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CFPB Joins Other Financial Regulatory Agencies in Issuing Statement on Discontinuation of LIBOR
Category: Blog
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Deadline to request initial forbearance for HUD/FHA, USDA, or VA backed loans is extended until National Emergency ends
Category: Blog
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Volunteering to help people make the most of the tax refund. An opportunity to give back
Category: Report The Consumer Credit Card Market
Category: Press release
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CFPB Report Finds Declines in Credit Card Debt, New Applications and Increases in Digital Engagement in 2020
Category: Office of Research Publication Financial conditions for renters before and during the COVID-19 pandemic
Category: Press release
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CFPB Report: Renters at Risk as COVID-19 Safety Net Ends
Category: Press release
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Issues Report Finding a Continued Decline in College Credit Card Agreements in 2020
Category: Report 2021 College credit card agreements
Category: Blog
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Did you get a notice that your student loans are transferring to a new servicer? Learn more about what this means for you
Category: Blog
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Do you know how to spot a rental assistance scam?
Category: Blog
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Safely sending money to loved ones in the wake of Haiti earthquake
Category: Blog
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Mortgage refinance loans drove an increase in closed-end originations in 2020, new CFPB report finds
Category: Blog
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The CDC eviction moratorium has ended: Learn your options
Category: Blog
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Credit access declined during the pandemic for credit cards, but increased for mortgages and auto loans
Category: Blog
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Credit card limits are rising for most groups after stagnating during the pandemic
Category: Blog
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Four reasons why landlords should take advantage of federal rental assistance
Category: Blog
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Higher education emergency grants available for college students impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic
Category: Press release
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CFPB Issues Interpretive Rule on Certain Mortgage and Disclosure Timing Requirements for the 2021 Juneteenth Federal Holiday
Category: Blog
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What the new CDC eviction moratorium means for you
Category: Blog
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Federal housing protections have ended – Learn how to avoid foreclosure and eviction
Category: Blog
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Credit card use is still declining compared to pre-pandemic levels
Category: Blog
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How the people you serve can find help with rent and utilities
Category: Press release
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CFPB Releases Online Tool to Help Renters and Landlords Access Federal Assistance
Category: Blog
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We have resources to help you avoid foreclosure
Category: Blog
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Celebrating 10 years of consumer protection
Category: Speech
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Prepared Remarks of Acting Director Uejio For AFR’s Celebration of the CFPB’s 10th Birthday
Category: Blog
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Trends in Reported Assistance on Consumers’ Credit Records
Category: Blog
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Rental assistance may help you and your tenants get through the pandemic
Category: Blog
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Use our toolkit to help spread the word about pandemic financial relief options
Category: Report Complaint Bulletin: COVID-19 issues described in consumer complaints
Category: Press release
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CFPB Consumer Complaint Bulletin Highlights Consumers’ Difficulties During Pandemic
Category: Press release
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As Federal Eviction Protections Come to an End, CFPB Warns Landlords and Consumer Reporting Agencies to Report Rental Information Accurately
Category: Blog
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Errors in your tenant screening report shouldn’t keep you from finding a place to call home
Category: Blog
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Dedicating July to military consumer protection
Category: Press release
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CFPB Issues Rules to Facilitate Smooth Transition as Federal Foreclosure Protections Expire
Category: Blog
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As foreclosure protections end, it’s time to work with your mortgage servicer
Category: Blog
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CDC Eviction Moratorium Extended by One Month!
Category: Blog
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New data show improving yet sustained housing insecurity risks
Category: Blog
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Delinquencies on credit accounts continue to be low despite the pandemic
Category: Blog
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Facing eviction? What to do before the CDC eviction moratorium expires
Category: Blog
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Practitioner tools for navigating financial exchanges with family and friends
Category: Speech
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Prepared Remarks of Acting Director Dave Uejio at the National Association of Attorneys General Spring Consumer Protection Conference
Category: Office of Research Publication Consumer use of payday, auto title, and pawn loans: Insights from the Making Ends Meet Survey
Category: Blog
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Consumer use of payday, auto title, and pawn loans
Category: Press release
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CFPB Issues Reports Detailing Mortgage Borrowers’ Continuing COVID-19 Challenges
Category: Press release
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Federal Trade Commission Put Nation’s Largest Landlords on Notice About Tenants’ Pandemic Protections
Category: Blog
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Making Ends Meet series: Changes in consumer financial status during the early months of the pandemic
Category: Speech
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Prepared Remarks of Acting Director Dave Uejio for the Asian Real Estate Association of America Housing and Diversity Conference
Category: Press release
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CFPB Delays Mandatory Compliance Date for General Qualified Mortgage Final Rule
Category: Press release
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CFPB Takes Action Against Reverse Mortgage Lender for Deceptive Advertising
Category: Speech
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Prepared Remarks of Acting Director Dave Uejio at the University of Minnesota Brustad Talk
Category: Blog
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Know your rights as a renter facing eviction
Category: Press release
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CFPB Rule Clarifies Tenants Can Hold Debt Collectors Accountable for Illegal Evictions
Category: Speech
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Prepared Remarks of Acting Director Dave Uejio for the Interim Final Rule on CDC Eviction Moratorium Rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
Category: Press release
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CFPB Proposes Delay of Effective Date for Recent Debt Collection Rules
Category: Blog
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Unemployment benefits scams: How to protect yourself
Category: Blog
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How we’re helping consumers during Financial Capability Month
Category: Press release
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CFPB Proposes Mortgage Servicing Changes to Prevent Wave of COVID-19 Foreclosures
Category: Blog
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A complete guide to COVID-19 financial relief
Category: Press release
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CFPB Compliance Bulletin Warns Mortgage Servicers: Unprepared is Unacceptable
Category: Blog
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The CFPB is here to help consumers facing housing insecurity
Category: Director's statement
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CFPB Acting Director Uejio and FTC Acting Chairwoman Slaughter Issue Joint Statement on Preventing Illegal Evictions
Category: Blog
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Borrowing or lending money to family or friends? Use this worksheet
Category: Report Housing insecurity and the COVID-19 pandemic
Category: Press release
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New Report From Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Finds Over 11 Million Families At Risk Of Losing Housing
Category: Blog
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New report highlights housing insecurity and the need for aggressive action
Category: Blog
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Making our housing market work better for all Americans
Category: Blog
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Homeowners have expanded access to protections
Category: Blog
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Struggling during the pandemic? COVID-19 financial relief and protections extended
Category: Blog
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Navigating an early and unexpected retirement during COVID-19
Category: Office of Research Publication Balancing savings and debt: Findings from an online experiment
Category: Press release
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Sues 1st Alliance Lending, LLC and Its Principals for Alleged Unlawful Mortgage Lending Practices
Category: Blog
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New relief for renters
Category: Press release
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Issues an Approval Order to Facilitate Employee Access to Earned but Unpaid Wages
Category: Press release
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Issues Approval Order to Facilitate the Use of Dual Usage Credit Cards
Category: Blog
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Credit applications remain depressed for credit cards and auto loans
Category: Blog
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Credit card debt fell even for consumers who were having financial difficulties before the pandemic
Category: Press release
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Agencies Announce Dollar Thresholds in Regulations Z and M for Exempt Consumer Credit and Lease Transactions
Category: Office of Research Publication Quarterly Consumer Credit Trends: Payment Amount Furnishing & Consumer Reporting
Category: Blog
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New report explores the prevalence of actual payment information in consumer credit reporting
Category: Press release
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Issues Final Rule Extending the GSE Patch
Category: Press release
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Report Finds Continued Decline in the Market for Certain Kinds of College Credit Cards

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