Junk fees are driving up housing costs. The CFPB wants to hear from you.
Housing costs are high and a lack of competition in pricing and high fees compound the affordability problem.
Unlawful fees in the mortgage market
The CFPB and FTC filed an amicus brief to help ensure that people can hold debt collectors accountable for unlawful fees.
Credit card interest rate margins at all-time high
The annual percentage rate (APR) margins, the amount of interest credit card issuers charge cardholders on top of benchmark rates, have reached an all-time high.
Distribuimos más de $10.9 millones entre consumidores afectados por empresa de alivio de deudas de préstamos estudiantiles
Este mes, más de 8.500 consumidores que fueron engañados, y pagaron tarifas ilegales a Performance SLC por servicios de alivio de deudas de préstamos estudiantiles federales, recibirán cheques por correo.
CFPB to distribute more than $10.9 million to consumers harmed by student loan debt-relief business
More than 8,500 consumers who were misled and charged illegal fees by Performance SLC for federal student loan debt-relief services will receive checks in the mail this month.
Tenga cuidado con las nuevas estafas de impostores de funcionarios de la CFPB
Recientemente, varias personas han recibido llamadas telefónicas o de video, de estafadores haciéndose pasar por funcionarios de la CFPB, quienes tratan de robarles su dinero. Sepa de qué estar pendiente y cómo protegerse.
The CFPB’s enforcement work in 2023 and what lies ahead
The CFPB’s enforcement authority is among our most impactful tools—reinforcing compliance with federal consumer financial laws and sending a clear message to entities within our authority and the public that the CFPB remains vigilant on behalf of consumers.
La CFPB distribuye casi $6 millones entre consumidores afectados por préstamos predatorios otorgados a veteranos
264 consumidores comenzaron a recibir cheques de las demandas contra individuos quienes negociaron ilegales ofertas de crédito con altos intereses a veteranos.
Beware of new CFPB imposter scams
Recently, several people have received phone or video calls from scammers, pretending to be CFPB employees, who are trying to steal your money. Learn what to watch for and how to protect yourself.
Holding debt collectors responsible for false statements
The CFPB filed an amicus brief to help ensure that consumers can hold debt collectors accountable for making false statements.