Credit reporting requirements (FCRA)

Rules

Browse consumer reporting final rules to see specific amendments made by each final rule to Regulation V.

Regulations and official interpretations

Browse Regulation V (12 CFR 1022) on: Interactive Bureau Regulations | eCFR

[For relevant requirements, browse also the FCRA at 15 U.S.C. 1681 to 1681x ]

Quick references

Executive summary: FCRA Medical Information Final Rule

Fast facts: FCRA and Regulation V Human Trafficking Final Rule

Other references

Unofficial redline: FCRA Medical Information Final Rule

Proposed rule changes and related notices

Fast facts: Consumer Reporting of Medical Information Proposed Rule

Guides

Supervision and examination materials

Guides to how the CFPB will supervise and examine entities under its jurisdiction for compliance with Federal consumer financial law.

See the FCRA examination procedures

See the consumer reporting larger participants examination procedures

Browse Supervisory Highlights

Browse the consumer reporting special edition of Supervisory Highlights

Compliance bulletins

CFPB Bulletin 2016-01: The FCRA’s requirement that furnishers establish and implement reasonable written policies and procedures regarding the accuracy and integrity of information furnished to all consumer reporting agencies

Advisory Opinion

Advisory Opinion: Facially false data under the FCRA

Forms

Downloadable versions of the model forms that were published in the Regulation V/FCRA rules.

Browse model forms

Additional materials

Resources prepared by other agencies that provide general information. These materials are not provided by the CFPB and may not necessarily represent the Bureau’s views or interpretations.

Browse the FTC’s Staff Report on 40 Years of Experience with the FCRA

Browse other credit reporting resources from the FTC