Archive for Servicemembers

Servicemembers have submitted over 400,000 complaints to the CFPB to get help with financial problems including problems with the Servicemember Civil Relief Act

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The CFPB and DOJ filed an amicus brief to help ensure that servicemembers can file lawsuits to enforce the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act

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La CFPB y el DOJ emiten escrito amicus curiae para asegurarse de que militares puedan demandar para hacer cumplir la Ley de Ayuda Civil a Miembros de las Fuerzas Armadas

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In December, 264 consumers started receiving checks from a series of lawsuits involving four individuals who brokered illegal high-interest credit offers to veterans

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264 consumidores comenzaron a recibir cheques de las demandas contra individuos quienes negociaron ilegales ofertas de crédito con altos intereses a veteranos

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The CFPB works to protect servicemembers in the financial market, engage military stakeholders, and monitor the market to identify risks to servicemembers, veterans, and military families

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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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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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The CFPB recently filed an amicus brief to ensure military families are able to sue creditors that violate the Military Lending Act

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Student loan servicers with military borrowers should act quickly to identify and notify military borrowers about the PSLF Limited Waiver before October 31, 2022

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