Archive for Info for consumers – Page 5

In April, the nationwide credit reporting companies – Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion – took action to remove medical collections already paid, under $500 or less than a year old from consumer credit reports

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A commonly used interest rate index officially ends on June 30, 2023

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If you are on active duty (including an activated reservist) or a member of the National Guard, you can sign up for free electronic credit monitoring from all three major credit reporting companies to ensure your credit report is accurate and up to date

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Help is available for homeowners who took out second mortgages years ago, and believed their loans were either forgiven or modified into a single loan, and now are being targeted by debt collectors threatening foreclosure

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The Independent Community Bankers Association has filed an application to create an alternative mortgage disclosure to improve understanding and facilitation of construction loans

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Seeking help from a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)-accredited attorney, claims agent, or Veterans Service Organization representative can ensure you receive assistance throughout the claims process with VA and avoid excessive fees

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As a result of the CFPB’s enforcement action against Wells Fargo Bank, customers of its auto loan, mortgage, and banking businesses could expect to receive payments that help make up for the bank’s illegal practices

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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

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Consumers will receive checks in the mail from the CFPB’s enforcement action against five student loan debt relief companies

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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

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