Regions Bank
On September 28, 2022, the Bureau issued an order against Regions Bank, a bank headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama with consolidated assets over $163 billion.
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 .
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.
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.
Craig Manseth, Jacob Adamo, Darren Turco, United Debt Holding LLC, JTM Capital Management, LLC, and United Holdings Group, LLC
On January 10, 2022, the Bureau filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Western District of New York against several individual debt collectors and buyers, and their companies.
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.
American Advisors Group
On October 8, 2021, the Bureau filed a lawsuit and proposed stipulated final judgment and order in the United States District Court for the Central District of California against American Advisors Group (AAG).
Daniel A. Rosen, Inc., d/b/a Credit Repair Cloud, and Daniel Rosen
On September 20, 2021, the Bureau filed a lawsuit against Credit Repair Cloud — a Los Angeles, California, company that since at least 2013 has provided an “all-in-one solution” for people to start their own credit repair businesses — and its owner and CEO, Daniel Rosen.
LendUp Loans, LLC
On September 8, 2021, the Bureau filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California against LendUp Loans, LLC.
Better Future Forward, Inc.
On September 7, 2021, the Bureau issued a consent order against Better Future Forward, Inc.; Better Future Forward Manager, LLC; Better Future Forward Opportunity ISA Fund (CP1), LLC; and Better Future Forward Opportunity ISA Fund (CH1), LLC (collectively, “BFF”), which are companies that provide students with income-share agreements (ISAs) to finance postsecondary education.
GreenSky, LLC
On July 12, 2021, the Bureau issued a consent order against GreenSky LLC (GreenSky), a financial technology company that services and facilitates the origination of consumer loans.
Burlington Financial Group, LLC, Richard Burnham, Katherine Burnham, and Sang Yi
On June 28, 2021, the Bureau filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, and on the following day, the Bureau filed a proposed stipulated final judgment and order against Burlington Financial Group, LLC, and its principals, Richard Burnham, Katherine Burnham, and Sang Yi, which the court entered the same day.
3rd Generation, Inc. d/b/a California Auto Finance
On May 21, 2021, the Bureau issued a consent order against 3rd Generation, Inc., a California corporation doing business as California Auto Finance (California Auto).
Nationwide Equities Corporation
On April 27, 2021, the Bureau issued a consent order against Nationwide Equities Corporation (NWEC), a reverse mortgage broker and lender.