Federal tools to help maximize GI Bill® education benefits
GI Bill education benefits are not unlimited, so make sure you have a plan to use them wisely. The Department of Veterans Affairs’ GI Bill Comparison Tool, the Department of Education’s College Scorecard website, and the CFPB’s Your Financial Path to Graduation Tool can help.
Bureau seeks formal comments to inform forthcoming guidance on serving LEP consumers
The Bureau plans to develop guidance on serving consumers with limited English proficiency (LEP) and welcomes formal public comments through the Bureau’s 2020 Request for Information on the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and Regulation B.
New report explores the prevalence of actual payment information in consumer credit reporting
This report explores the prevalence of actual payment information in consumer credit reporting. Quarterly Consumer credit trends reports focus on a specific consumer financial product or issue using a longitudinal, nationally representative sample of de-identified credit records maintained by a nationwide consumer reporting agency.
How to help homeowners protect their homes
Homeowners who are struggling to make mortgage payments because of a COVID-19 related hardship, or who got a mortgage forbearance that is coming to an end, should talk to their mortgage servicer or a HUD-approved housing counselor about options and next steps.
Honoring and empowering those who served our nation
This blog highlights National Veterans and Military Families Month and the resources, releases, and collaboration CFPB/Office of Servicemember Affairs (OSA) are conducting during the month to support military consumer education, protection and empowerment.
How can a debt collector contact you? Our new rule will help clarify.
We have announced a final rule on the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), which clarifies how debt collectors can communicate with consumers. Here are several things you should know.
CFPB’s clear rules of the road for debt collector communications lead to stronger consumer rights
We are finally leaving 1977 behind and developing a debt collection system that works for consumers and industry in the modern world.
The CFPB Ombudsman’s Office celebrates Ombuds Day
This October 8th is Annual Ombuds Day, meant to increase awareness and help educate about the ombudsman profession.
CFPB provides clearer rules of the road for RESPA marketing service agreements
Better clarity regarding the treatment of MSAs under RESPA Section 8. The Bureau remains committed to vigorous enforcement of RESPA Section 8.
Play it safe online
Three ways to protect yourself and your loved ones online.