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Posted in At the CFPB, and Auto loans
Due to its size and impact on Americans’ everyday lives, we are closely monitoring auto lending. As the economy recovers, we need to ensure that the market is fair, transparent, and competitive – and is working for consumers.
Posted in accessibility, Blindness Resources, Career, Disability, Nontraditional Jobs, Podcast Episodes, Podcast Transcripts, Small Business, Start a Business, and Woodworking
George: Subaru decided to hire me to do a car ad. And that was just out of the blue. I have nothing to do with…
Posted in Blindness Resources, Career, Nontraditional Jobs, Podcast Episodes, Small Business, Start a Business, and Woodworking
Have you always believed that you could only make a living if you went to college? George Wurtzel was the star of a 2018 Subaru…
Posted in Access to credit, At the CFPB, Banking, Equal Credit Opportunity Act, Fair lending, and Mortgages
Far too many minority households and businesses continue to lack fair and equitable access to credit. Federal agencies encourage lenders to explore use of special purpose credit programs to better serve historically disadvantaged individuals and communities.
Posted in Business loans, Credit reports and scores, Deceptive practices, and Policy and compliance
Inaccurate credit reports hurt small businesses similar to how they hurt consumers – the CFPB commends the FTC for taking action to hold credit reporting agencies accountable for their misconduct toward small businesses.
Posted in Access to credit, Consumer complaints, Credit reports and scores, Data, research, and reports, Everyone has a story, and Fair Credit Reporting Act
A CFPB report revealed that the NCRAs have largely relied on vague, unhelpful form letters in response to consumer complaints filed with the Bureau. This practice, which surged in 2020, left families and communities vulnerable at the height of an unprecedented global pandemic and economic crisis.
Posted in Disasters and emergencies, Foreclosure, Housing counselor, Identity theft and fraud, Info for consumers, Mortgage servicing, and Mortgages
There is help for homeowners financially affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) is a federal program that provides aid to states, Tribes, and territories to assist homeowners with housing-related costs. Learn how to sign up for more information or apply for assistance.
Posted in Blindness Resources, Budgeting, Disability, Personal Finance, Save Money, Taxes, and Tools
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service’s Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) Program office today announced highlights from its 2021 annual report. The report describes how…
Posted in accessibility, Blindness Resources, Career, Disability, Make Money, and Personal Finance
Applications are now being accepted for the Summer 2022 NLS Aspiring Leaders Internship Program. Established through the National Library for the Blind Endowment, this…
