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The CFPB issued a circular explaining how companies may break the law by requiring employees sign broad nondisclosure or confidentiality agreements that deter whistleblowing.

Five federal regulatory agencies today issued final guidance addressing reconsiderations of value (ROVs) for residential real estate transactions.

Six federal regulatory agencies today issued a final rule, pursuant to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, designed to help ensure the credibility and integrity of models used in valuations for certain mortgages secured by a consumer’s principal dwelling.

The CFPB issued an interim final rule to extend compliance deadlines for the Section 1071 small business lending rule.

The CFPB’s Deputy Director submits this CFPB comment to the Illinois Joint Committee on the state’s proposed community reinvestment rules, specifically in support of provisions addressing appraisal bias.

On March 8, 2024, CFPB Director Rohit Chopra submitted a comment to the Appraisal Subcommittee regarding oversight of The Appraisal Foundation.

FFIEC Statement on Examination Principles Related to Valuation Discrimination and Bias in Residential Lending

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Justice Department sued Colony Ridge for operating an illegal land sales scheme and targeting Hispanic borrowers.

Citi singled out for discrimination applicants for certain credit card products whom it suspected of being of Armenian descent.

The CFPB took action against Citi, one of the globe’s largest banks, for intentionally and systematically discriminating against Americans of Armenian descent.

Deputy Director Zixta Martinez spoke about the CFPB at The Greenlining Institute's 2023 Just Future Summit.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Justice Department today issued a joint statement that reminds financial institutions that all credit applicants are protected from discrimination on the basis of their national origin, race, and other characteristics covered by the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, regardless of their immigration status.

Four federal agencies will host a roundtable discussion September 12, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. EDT regarding the availability of special purpose credit programs (SPCP) to help meet the credit needs of eligible individuals.

Five federal regulatory agencies today requested public comment on proposed guidance addressing reconsiderations of value (ROV) for residential real estate transactions.

Six federal regulatory agencies today requested public comment on a proposed rule designed to ensure the credibility and integrity of models used in real estate valuations.

Director Chopra provided remarks on an interagency press conference to announce the Joint Statement on Enforcement Efforts Against Discrimination and Bias in Automated Systems.

Four federal agencies jointly pledged today to uphold America’s commitment to the core principles of fairness, equality, and justice as emerging automated systems, including those sometimes marketed as “artificial intelligence” or “AI,” have become increasingly common in our daily lives.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has finalized a rule required by Congress to increase transparency in small business lending, promote economic development, and combat unlawful discrimination.

Director Chopra delivered prepared remarks at the Just Economy Conference hosted by the National Community Reinvestment Coalition in Washington, DC.

Deputy Director Martinez delivered prepared remarks at an event hosted by the National Fair Housing Alliance and the Brookings Institution in Washington, DC.

Director Chopra delivered remarks on redlining at the joint press event.

Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) took action to end Trident Mortgage Company’s intentional discrimination against families living in majority-minority neighborhoods in the greater Philadelphia area.

Deputy Director Martinez delivered opening remarks during the FDIC’s ComE-IN meeting on June 28, 2022.

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Rohit Chopra issued a statement regarding the final report of the Interagency Task Force on Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity (PAVE).

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Rohit Chopra issued the following statement: Earlier today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development released guidance clarifying that special purpose credit programs that conform with the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and Regulation B generally do not violate the Federal Fair Housing Act.