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CFPB Cracks Down On Illegal Student Loan Fees
CFPB Cracks Down On Illegal Student Loan Fees
March 31, 2016  |  CFPB

The CFPB announced yesterday (March 30) that it has taken action against a student loan debt relief scam that causes borrowers to pay for illegal...

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Debt Collectors Are No. 1 — On The CFPB Complaint List
Debt Collectors Are No. 1 — On The CFPB Complaint List
March 30, 2016  |  CFPB

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said Tuesday (March 29) that it has released its newest monthly consumer complaint snapshot, which, as per usual, spotlights complaints...

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CFPB Warns Of Elderly Financial Exploitation
CFPB Warns Of Elderly Financial Exploitation
March 24, 2016  |  CFPB

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said on Wednesday (March 23) that it has issued an advisory alongside a report detailing recommendations for financial institutions, ranging...

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CFPB Wins $173M Illegal Debt Relief Scheme Case
CFPB Wins $173M Illegal Debt Relief Scheme Case
March 21, 2016  |  CFPB

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said on Friday (March 18) that, at the agency’s request, a federal district court has entered a final judgment against Morgan Drexen,...

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CFPB Director’s Semi-Annual Report Sparks Debate
CFPB Director’s Semi-Annual Report Sparks Debate
March 17, 2016  |  CFPB

Commentary published on Wednesday (March 16) by National Association of Federal Credit Unions (NAFCU) President and CEO Dan Berger may signal a contentious debate over assertions by the Consumer...

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Lawmakers Urge CFPB To Ease Up On Small Banks
Lawmakers Urge CFPB To Ease Up On Small Banks
March 16, 2016  |  CFPB

A majority of the U.S. House of Representatives has spoken out in a new bipartisan letter urging the CFPB to remove small banks and credit unions...

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CFPB Goes After Student Loan Debt Relief Scheme
CFPB Goes After Student Loan Debt Relief Scheme
March 16, 2016  |  CFPB

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced on Tuesday (March 15) that it is taking action to bring down a student debt relief scheme that illegally charged...

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What To Expect From The CFPB’s Semi-Annual Report
What To Expect From The CFPB’s Semi-Annual Report
March 15, 2016  |  CFPB

We’re just one day from hearing what CFPB Director Richard Cordray has to say about the regulatory environment of consumer financial services in the U.S.,...

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