Users racked up $12 billion in 2020 credit card late fees

As the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau continues to pursue its proposed crackdown on “junk fees,” the agency released a report detailing the state of credit late fees, including the $12 billion consumers racked up last year.

CFPB adds medical billing to focus areas

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has issued a report drawing attention to consumer financial issues in medical billing, marking it as the latest area of focus for the agency.

CFPB increases focus on PSLF program

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a bulletin recommending actions servicers should consider taking to ensure they do not misrepresent borrower eligibility or make deceptive statements to borrowers about the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and an expanded forgiveness waiver issued in October 2021.

CFPB reminds appraisers of anti-discrimination requirements

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau wants The Appraisal Foundation, which sets standards for appraisers, to include “clear warnings” about federal anti-discrimination requirements in its standards and training for appraisers.

CFPB signals scrutiny of credit card fees

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau wants to take a closer look at credit card fees, according to a blog post on the agency’s website. “Given the outsize role that credit card debt plays for many households, the CFPB is looking to ensure that there is robust and fair competition in the credit card market,” the bureau said.

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