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Improving how the CFPB gathers feedback
Posted in At the CFPB, and Info for consumers
Category: At the CFPB
The CFPB’s 2021 Fair Lending Annual Report to Congress
Posted in At the CFPB, Data, research, and reports, Discrimination, Equal Credit Opportunity Act, Fair lending, HMDA, Regulation B, Regulation C, and reports
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Helping borrowers hold mortgage servicers accountable
Posted in At the CFPB, Banking, Financial service providers, Mortgage servicing, and Mortgages
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Designing for the people we serve
Posted in At the CFPB, and Info for consumers
We believe our work should be rooted in research and experience from the people we serve. For many, our website’s homepage is the front door to the CFPB. We are excited to unveil our homepage redesign which considered feedback from dozens of people like you.
New effort focused on financial issues facing rural communities
Posted in At the CFPB, Community banks, Discrimination, Equal Credit Opportunity Act, Everyone has a story, Financial service providers, and Payday loans
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has launched a new initiative to focus on financial issues facing rural America. Our effort will initially focus on rural banking deserts, discriminatory and predatory agricultural credit, and manufactured housing.
Shining a Spotlight on Workers’ Financial Experiences
Posted in At the CFPB, Data, Debt collection, and Privacy
In response to concerns from workers about financial risk and harm from employers, the CFPB is looking into the consumer financial products or services that workers face in the workplace, including employer-driven debt and the selling of worker data.
Rising car prices means more auto loan debt
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.
Using special purpose credit programs to serve unmet credit needs
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.
Know your data: Our updated list of reporting companies
Posted in At the CFPB, and Credit reports and scores
Your consumer reporting files affect your ability to get a loan, a job, an apartment, and other essentials of life. But, do you know where and how to request your consumer reports and what you can do once you order them? Find out in our list of consumer reporting companies!