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fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Appeals Court Temporarily Blocks Mass Firings at Consumer Bureau

Federal judges prevent mass layoffs at the CFPB, ensuring operational integrity amid Trump's efforts to reduce staff by nearly 90%.
The legality and operational capability of the CFPB is at stake due to proposed layoffs.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Appeals Court Temporarily Blocks Mass Firings at Consumer Bureau

Federal judges prevent mass layoffs at the CFPB, ensuring operational integrity amid Trump's efforts to reduce staff by nearly 90%.
The legality and operational capability of the CFPB is at stake due to proposed layoffs.
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fromWIRED
3 months ago
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Judge Blocks DOGE From Laying Off 90 Percent of CFPB

CFPB employees secured a temporary reprieve from layoffs after a federal judge's ruling, highlighting ongoing legal challenges against the Trump administration's actions.
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fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

The CPFB starts to lay off staff as the agency plans a shift in its focus

CFPB employees have started receiving layoff notices, signaling an attempt by the Trump Administration to downsize the bureau.
The CFPB aims to restructure its operations to align better with its priorities and mission.
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fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

The CPFB starts to lay off staff as the agency plans a shift in its focus

CFPB employees have started receiving layoff notices, signaling an attempt by the Trump Administration to downsize the bureau.
The CFPB aims to restructure its operations to align better with its priorities and mission.
US politics
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Your credit score could be negatively impacted by this controversial court ruling about medical debt

The federal judge overturned a CFPB rule preventing medical debts from affecting credit reports, affirming it exceeded agency authority.
US politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

CFPB ends consent order against Fay Servicing

Fay Servicing agreed to a settlement involving $3 million restitution and $2 million penalty for multiple violations of mortgage servicing laws.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

NAMB supports CHLA proposal on loan officer compensation

The NAMB advocates for a return to common-sense regulatory approaches that distinguish abusive behavior from today's transparent and consumer-focused lending models.
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fromDefector
3 months ago

An Interview With A Fired Web Content Manager At The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau | Defector

The CFPB plays a critical role in consumer protection and financial education.
fromDefector
3 months ago
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An Interview With A Fired Web Content Manager At The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau | Defector

fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

CHLA urges Congress to narrow LO comp rule

CHLA argues the current loan originator (LO) compensation rules have made it harder for lenders to compete, discouraging long-term borrower relationships and impacting low-income lending.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

CFPB cuts short monitoring of Bank of America mortgage practices

The CFPB claims Bank of America violated HMDA by failing to collect race, ethnicity, and sex data on mortgage applications.
Leadership changes at the CFPB have impacted enforcement actions and staffing levels.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Judge blocks CFPB bid to undo Townstone redlining settlement

The CFPB lawsuit against Townstone lacked legal grounds, raising concerns about regulatory overreach and its impact on protected political speech.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

CFPB enforcement head resigns, criticizes Trump administration

Petersen has resigned from the CFPB after 15 years due to drastic reductions in enforcement capacity and personnel under recent administrations.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

CFPB to review mortgage servicing, loan officer comp rules

A key question is whether a proposed rescission by the CFPB would revert to the Federal Reserve's original rule or leave no rule in place.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Potential picks for CFPB director after McKernan nomination pulled

The White House is narrowing down nominees for the CFPB director role while scaling back the bureau's operations.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

CFPB to scrap 'unlawful' open banking rule

Mark Paoletta, the CFPB's chief legal officer, confirmed in a federal court filing that the reason for vacating the rule stemmed from an immediate lawsuit from the Bank Policy Institute.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

House official cites HUD, CFPB cuts as keys to pass Trump tax bill

Rep. Hill's committee aims to reduce the deficit by at least $1 billion over the next decade through specific budgetary actions.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

CFPB seeks rescission of pandemic-era mortgage servicing rule

"The existence of temporary procedural safeguards ceasing applies once a servicer initiates foreclosure proceedings as of January 1, 2022, reflecting changing regulations post-pandemic."
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fromCSO Online
3 months ago

Data on sale: Trump administration withdraws data broker oversight proposal

CFPB's withdrawal of data broker regulation undermines consumer privacy protections.
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fromWIRED
3 months ago

CFBP Quietly Kills Rule to Shield Americans From Data Brokers

CFPB cancels proposed rule to limit data brokers' sale of Americans' sensitive information.
Previous director emphasized the necessity to combat commercial surveillance practices.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

MBA urges overhaul of mortgage rules in letter to OMB

The MBA's response emphasizes the need to roll back certain regulatory measures it believes hamper the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the mortgage industry.
Business
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

CFPB rescinds 67 guidance docs, including mortgage policies

The CFPB has rescinded 67 guidance documents, impacting mortgage regulations, aiming to reduce compliance burdens and enforce existing laws without creating new obligations.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

McKernan nominated for Treasury role as he awaits CFPB confirmation

Jonathan McKernan is highly regarded for his potential role as CFPB director but may have withdrawn his candidacy.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

There's a new enforcement playbook for mortgage lenders

The CFPB's decision to reduce supervisory exams by 50% while shifting focus toward non-depository financial services indicates changing regulatory approaches in the mortgage industry.
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fromNextgov.com
3 months ago

A DOGE aide involved in CFPB cuts owns stock prohibited by ethics laws

Ethics experts have advised that Kliger's position and stock holdings raise significant concerns regarding potential conflicts of interest and violations of federal ethics laws.
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fromFast Company
3 months ago

How to avoid credit card late fees now that they're back

The Texas judge's ruling earlier this month came a day after major industry groups announced they had reached an agreement to throw out the $8 late fee cap.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

New Details Emerge on Trump Officials' Sprint to Gut Consumer Bureau Staff

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau saw nearly 1,500 employees terminated following a federal appeals court ruling, drastically reducing its staffing during ongoing legal disputes.
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fromFast Company
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

90% of the remaining staff at the U.S. consumer financial protection bureau will be laid off

The CFPB plans to cut 90% of its staff, impacting its ability to enforce consumer protection laws.
fromEngadget
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has cut 90 percent of its employees

CFPB workforce drastically reduced by 90% to about 200 employees.
New priorities shift focus from consumer protection to mortgages; critical areas neglected.
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fromEngadget
3 months ago

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has cut 90 percent of its employees

CFPB workforce drastically reduced by 90% to about 200 employees.
New priorities shift focus from consumer protection to mortgages; critical areas neglected.
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

CFPB workers are receiving mass layoff notices

CFPB is issuing mass layoffs despite a court order blocking such actions, indicating tensions over agency restructuring.
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fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

A new internal memo from the CFPB says it will 'deprioritize' its student-loan oversight in Trump's latest move to overhaul the consumer watchdog

CFPB will deprioritize student loans and medical debt supervision to focus on consumer harm mitigation.
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 months ago

Vought wants to revoke prior CFPB 'sub-regulatory' guidance

CFPB aims to stop weaponized practices and ensure all guidance is nonbinding and rooted in law.
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 months ago

CFPB freezes nonbank registry rule after industry pushback

The CFPB has decided to pause its proposed rule that would require nonbank entities to report enforcement actions, focusing instead on pressing consumer threats.
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