Office of Research Blog: Even as rents increase, fewer people are buying
The past two years of high inflation have been difficult for renters. A substantial percentage of renters missed rent payments, and relatively few renters who missed payments found assistance. Additionally, we show that the transition to homeownership has slowed markedly in the past year. Notably, Black and Hispanic families wereContinue Reading
Mortgage financing options in a higher interest rate environment
With mortgage interest rates elevated to levels not seen in many years, homebuyers are more likely to be offered, or seek out, alternatives to fixed-rate mortgages to help lower their monthly mortgage payments. Mortgage applicants should be aware of how these programs work to select the best option for theirContinue Reading
Consumers harmed by prison financial services company JPay to receive compensation
JPay violated the Consumer Financial Protection Act (CFPA) by charging consumers fees to access their own money on prepaid debit cards that consumers were forced to use. Eligible consumers may receive a check in the mail, or they can submit a claim online.
CFPB to issue $95 million in redress to consumers harmed by Premier Student Loan Center
The CFPB will distribute over $95 million in redress to over 87,000 consumers harmed by a student loan debt relief enterprise operated by Consumer Advocacy Center Inc., d/b/a Premier Student Loan Center, and related companies.
Usamos la data de quejas para ayudar a ciudades y condados a proteger a los consumidores
Estamos trabajando junto a gobiernos municipales y condales para identificar y enfrentar el daño financiero a sus habitantes.
Consumers harmed by fraudulent student loan debt-relief services will receive payments
Consumers will receive checks in the mail from the CFPB’s enforcement action against five student loan debt relief companies.
Usted puede ayudar a cuidadores a descubrir tácticas ilegales de cobranzas de deudas con hogares de cuidado
Sepa qué pasos dar para proteger a cuidadores de hogares de cuidados y cobradores que podrían estar facturándoles y demandándoles por costos de cuidados a residentes, basándose en contratos de admisión ilegales
You can help caregivers spot illegal nursing home debt collection tactics
Learn about steps you can take to protect caregivers from nursing homes and debt collectors who may be billing and suing caregivers for residents’ cost of care based on illegal admission contracts.
Update on state laws on lending to businesses
The CFPB is requesting comment on whether it should finalize its preliminary determination that a New York commercial financing law—as well as potentially similar laws in California, Utah, and Virginia—are not preempted by the Truth in Lending Act.
Mejorando la data del público usada en préstamos automotrices
Los préstamos automotrices representan la tercera porción más grande del mercado de créditos al consumidor. Aunque más de 100 millones de personas tienen préstamos para autos, este siempre cambiante mercado carece de data detallada. Estamos buscando información del público sobre data clave en el crédito automotriz.