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
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This report explores the prevalence of actual payment information in consumer credit reporting
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
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
We have announced a final rule on the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), which clarifies how debt collectors can communicate with consumers
We are finally leaving 1977 behind and developing a debt collection system that works for consumers and industry in the modern world
FDIC Consumer News
October 22, 2020
FDIC Consumer News: Beware, It’s a Scam!
Avoid phishing, smishing, vishing, and other scams
Phishing is a term for scams commonly used when a criminal uses email to ask you to provide personal financial information
This October 8th is Annual Ombuds Day, meant to increase awareness and help educate about the ombudsman profession
Better clarity regarding the treatment of MSAs under RESPA Section 8
Three ways to protect yourself and your loved ones online
