Bureau Orders Michigan Title Insurance Agency to Pay $200,000 Today, the Bureau ordered Lighthouse Title, a Michigan title insurance agency, to pay $200,000...
The FFIEC today announced the availability of data on mortgage lending transactions at 6,913 U.S. financial institutions covered by the Home Mortgage...
The report details the Bureau's three-pronged approach to improving financial literacy opportunities for consumers: education initiatives, evidence-based...
Your down payment will affect not just how much money you need to bring to closing, but also how much your mortgage will cost overall. Read on to find out...
Older adults, families, and professionals who work with older adults are invited to a National Town Hall on Scams & Older Adults, presented by the CFPB, AARP, and FDIC.
Warranties provided by the manufacturer as part of the vehicle cost typically cover only certain problems with the vehicle. Extended warranties or service contracts sold for an additional charge typically cover problems with mechanical and electrical parts not covered by the manufacturers' warranty.
A credit reporting company generally can report most negative information for seven years.
Today the Bureau is releasing a study on how the collection of medical debt affects a consumer's credit score. What we found is that consumers' credit...
The foreclosure crisis had a devastating impact on median wealth in this community in particular. And now you and everyone else are dealing with a dried-up...
I want to thank all of you here for your interest in helping hardworking consumers achieve financial peace of mind. I firmly believe that employers who...
Crossposted from CNN.com. This opinion editorial was posted on January 27, 2014 online. We are facing a financial education crisis in this country. The gap...
General Counsel of the CFPB Seth Frotman provided a statement regarding the National Consumer Law Center / National Association of Consumer Advocates Spring training.
The difference between your principal and interest payment and your total monthly payment is that your total monthly payment usually includes additional costs like homeowners insurance, taxes, and possibly mortgage insurance.
Look out for common signs of financial exploitation, including changes in spending habits, missing money, and others.
Bank accounts are insured by the FDIC, which is part of the federal government. Money that you hold in a P2P (peer-to-peer or person-to-person) payment app is typically not FDIC insured.
New Forms Improve Consumer Understanding, Aid Comparison Shopping, and Help Prevent Surprises The Bureau is issuing a rule today requiring easier-to-use...
A guide to handling your finances if you are preparing, recovering or rebuilding from a hurricane, tornado, or other disaster.
No, you don’t have to get a loan from the dealer. In fact, you may get better interest rates and auto loan terms if you get quotes from other lenders before you shop for a car.
The Bureau is proposing to exempt certain insured depository institutions and insured credit unions from the requirement to establish escrow accounts for certain higher-priced mortgage loans.
Credit reporting companies can generally report negative information about your credit account payment history for up to seven years, and may report positive information for longer.
