Hello Digit, LLC
On August 10, 2022, the Bureau issued an order against Hello Digit, LLC (“Digit”), a financial-technology company that offers consumers an automated-savings tool.
Enforcement actions
When we take an enforcement action against an entity or person we believe has violated the law, we will post court documents and other related materials here.
The Bureau may enforce the law by filing an action in federal district court or by initiating an administrative adjudication proceeding. Administrative proceedings are conducted by an Administrative Law Judge, who holds hearings and issues a recommended decision. Proceedings are conducted in accordance with the Rules of Practice for Adjudication Proceedings .
U.S. Bank National Association
On July 28, 2022, the Bureau issued a consent order against U.S. Bank National Association, a national bank headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Trident Mortgage Company, LP
On July 27, 2022, the Bureau, together with the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), filed a complaint and proposed consent order in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania to resolve their allegations against Trident Mortgage Company, LP (Trident).
Hyundai Capital America
On July 26, 2022, the Bureau issued a consent order against Hyundai Capital America (HCA), a nonbank automotive finance company based in Irvine, California.
Bank of America, N.A.
On July 14, 2022, the Bureau issued an order against Bank of America, N.A., which is a national bank headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina with branches and ATMs located in 38 states and the District of Columbia.
Populus Financial Group, Inc., d/b/a ACE Cash Express, Inc.
On July 12, 2022, the Bureau filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas against Populus Financial Group, Inc., which does business as ACE Cash Express, Inc. (“ACE”).
Frank Ronald Gebase, Jr.
On June 9, 2022, the Bureau filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California against Frank R. Gebase Jr., along with a proposed stipulated final judgment and order.
RAM Payment, LLC, also dba Reliant; Account Management Systems, LLC, fka Reliant Account Management; Gregory Winters; and Stephen Chaya
On May 11, 2022, the Bureau issued an order against Tennessee-based RAM Payment, LLC and Account Management Systems, LLC (AMS) and AMS’s co-founders, Gregory Winters and Stephen Chaya.
Bank of America, N.A.
On May 4, 2022, the Bureau issued a consent order against Bank of America, N.A., an insured depository institution, to address Bank of America’s processing of garnishment notices.
MoneyGram International, Inc. and MoneyGram Payment Systems, Inc.
On April 21, 2022, the Bureau filed a lawsuit jointly with the Attorney General of New York against MoneyGram International, Inc. and MoneyGram Payment Systems, Inc. (collectively, MoneyGram), nonbank remittance transfer providers headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
TransUnion; Trans Union, LLC; TransUnion Interactive, Inc.; and John T. Danaher
On April 12, 2022, the Bureau filed a lawsuit in the federal district court for the Northern District of Illinois against TransUnion, parent company of one of the three nationwide consumer reporting agencies, and two of its subsidiaries, TransUnion, LLC, TransUnion Interactive, Inc. (collectively, the TransUnion Companies), which are headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, as well as former executive John Danaher.
Edfinancial Services
On March 30, 2022, the Bureau issued an order against Edfinancial Services, LLC. (Edfinancial). Edfinancial, headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, is a student loan servicer that services both FFELP loans, which are loans from private companies, and Direct Loans, which are loans directly from the Department of Education.
FirstCash, Inc., Cash America West, Inc., and First Cash Subsidiaries
On November 12, 2021, the Bureau filed a lawsuit against FirstCash, Inc. and Cash America West, Inc.
Trustmark National Bank
On October 22, 2021, the Bureau, together with the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), filed a complaint and proposed consent order in the federal district court for the Western District of Tennessee in settlement of claims against Trustmark National Bank (Trustmark), which is headquartered in Jackson, Mississippi.
JPay, LLC
On October 19, 2021, the Bureau issued a consent order against JPay, LLC (JPay). JPay, headquartered in Miramar, Florida, contracts with Departments of Corrections around the country to provide financial products and services to incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals.
DMB Financial, LLC
On December 1, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Bureau) filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts against DMB Financial, LLC (DMB).
Prime Choice Funding, Inc.
On July 24, 2020, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a consent order against Prime Choice Funding, Inc. (Prime Choice), a California corporation that is licensed as a mortgage broker or lender in about 35 states and the District of Columbia. The Bureau found that Prime Choice violated the CFPA’s prohibition against deceptive acts and practices, the MAP Rule, and Regulation Z.
Sovereign Lending Group, Inc.
On July 24, 2020, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a consent order against Sovereign Lending Group, Inc. (Sovereign), a California corporation that is licensed as a mortgage broker or lender in about 44 states and the District of Columbia. The Bureau found that Sovereign violated the CFPA’s prohibition against deceptive acts and practices, the MAP Rule, and Regulation Z.
Certified Forensic Loan Auditors, LLC, Andrew Lehman, and Michael Carrigan
On September 6, 2019, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau filed a complaint in federal court in the Central District of California against Certified Forensic Loan Auditors, LLC, Andrew Lehman, and Michael Carrigan, along with a proposed stipulated final judgment against Michael Carrigan.
Freedom Mortgage Corporation
The Bureau today announced a settlement with Freedom Mortgage Corporation (Freedom), one of the ten largest Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) reporters...
Nationstar Mortgage LLC
The Consumer Financial Protection
Bureau (CFPB) took action against Nationstar Mortgage for flawed mortgage loan
reporting.
American Advisors Group
The CFPB took action against American
Advisors Group for deceptive advertisements, including claiming that consumers
could not lose their homes.
Aegean Financial d/b/a Aegean Financial, Inc., Reverse Mortgage Professionals, Jubilados Financial, Newport Lending Reverse Mortgage, Promise Land Lending, Reverse Financial Group, and Reverse Mortgage Information Center
The CFPB took action against Aegean Financial for deceptive advertisements, including claiming that consumers could not lose their homes.
Reverse Mortgage Solutions, Inc. d/b/a Security 1 Lending
The CFPB took action against Reverse Mortgage Solutions, Inc. for deceptive advertisements, including claiming that consumers could not lose their homes.
United States of America and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau v. BancorpSouth Bank
The CFPB and the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a joint action against BancorpSouth Bank for discriminatory mortgage lending practices that harmed...