Explainer: How the final TILA-RESPA rule differs from the proposal
When we first proposed the TILA-RESPA disclosure rule, we got a lot of questions about the length of the document containing the rule. We synthesized those...
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Our first enforcement action against a payday lender
We announced an enforcement action against one of the largest short-term, small-dollar lenders in the country. The company has agreed to reimburse up to $14...
Live from the CFPB!
Today, we held a forum on auto finance here at the CFPB. The forum featured remarks from CFPB Director Richard Cordray as well as panel discussions with...
Update: Save the date, Boston!
Join us for a field hearing in Boston on Know Before You Owe: Mortgages. The hearing will take place on Wednesday, November 20 at 11 a.m. EST. Learn more...
Know your financial adviser
Just like planning for retirement, choosing a financial adviser can be much more challenging than it sounds—especially for senior needs. Today, we're...
You can submit a payday loan complaint
Payday loans are typically marketed as a way to get quick cash when you need it. They are generally for small amounts due quickly, like on your next payday...
Your chance to weigh in on debt collection practices
We're considering issuing rules for the debt collection industry, but first we want to hear from you so we can learn more about the debt collection system...
What military families should know about payday loans
Starting today, you can submit payday complaints to us. So this seems a good time to remind you that if you are a servicemember on active duty you, your...
Save the date, Washington DC!
Join us for an auto finance forum at CFPB headquarters, located at 1700 G Street NW, Washington, D.C. The forum will take place on Thursday, November 14 at...
Preventing illegal discrimination in auto lending
Every year, millions of American families buy a car – and it will be one of the most significant purchases they make. One key priority for us is protecting...
Here’s how community-based organizations can do business with us
So often, the work that we do relies on the knowledge and expertise that community-based organizations provide us. These organizations are our eyes and ears...
Save the date, Boston!
Join us for a field hearing in Boston on Know Before You Owe: Mortgages. The hearing will take place on Wednesday, November 20 at 11 a.m. EST. More...
Developing standards for assessing diversity policies
We are tasked, along with other agencies, by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, to develop standards that can be used...
Send money abroad with more confidence
Today, you have new rights if you send money to family or others outside the United States. These protections come from a new rule that applies to...
Does your college help you know before you owe?
Today, we're celebrating the two year anniversary of "Know Before You Owe: student loans" — a project to help students better understand their loan options...
Trick-or-treating for your money
When it comes to tricking you out of your money, for scammers it's Halloween all year long. In 2011, an estimated 25.6 million adults (10.8 percent of the...
Making regulations easier to use
We write rules to protect consumers, but what actually protects consumers is people: advocates knowing what rights people have, government agencies'...
We’ve got answers to your financial questions
In March 2012, we launched Ask CFPB, our database of clear, unbiased answers to your financial questions. At that time we had 360 answers. Last week, we...
We’re looking for innovative partners for financial education research
Many of us find it challenging to manage our money, and today's financial marketplace can be overwhelming. That's why we're testing innovative strategies to...
Disclosures: A new avenue for improvement
We have finalized a new trial disclosure policy, which allows companies to apply for a waiver to test potential disclosure improvements on a trial basis...
Live from Chicago, Illinois!
We were in Chicago for a field hearing on credit cards. We heard remarks from Director Richard Cordray, as well as testimony from consumer groups, industry...
Banking on campus forum
Today, we hosted a forum to discuss financial products and services marketed to college students. The recording will be available shortly. While the event...
Live from Madison, Wisconsin!
Today's live event has ended. We were at the University of Wisconsin-Madison with the Financial Literacy and Education Commission (FLEC) for a field hearing...
You’re invited: Banking on campus
Join us for a discussion on financial products marketed to college students at 1:30 p.m. EDT on Monday, September 30. We'll talk about student checking...
Explainer: scoring student loan servicers
This fall, college graduates across the country will start to send payments on their student loans to their servicers. Loan servicers are companies that...
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