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Consumers sometimes face inaccurate loan disclosures and are being charged for additional products without their consent, according to an Oct. 7 supervisory highlights report from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Debt collectors violate federal law by collecting legally invalid or inaccurate medical debt, according to Oct. 1 guidance from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Active duty and veteran college students face challenges in receiving assistance from student loan servicers, according to a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau report.
Banks must prove they have secured consumer buy-in before charging overdraft fees, according to recently published guidance from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau fined TD Bank $27.7 million for sharing inaccurate customer information with consumer reporting companies.
Rental and medical debt collectors are using illegal tactics to collect consumer debt they are not owed, according to a recent Consumer Financial Protection Bureau annual report on debt collection.
Kroger, Dollar Tree/Family Dollar and Dollar General collected $90 million in fees from customers requesting cash back while using a debit or credit card, according to a report from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau fined nonbank mortgage servicer Fay Servicing $5 million for foreclosing on homeowners who are protected by housing protection laws.
Contract for deed home purchase deals are covered under the Truth in Lending Act, according to a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau advisory opinion and research report.
Financial institutions that impose nondisclosure agreements not allowing for communication with law enforcement can impede investigations and violate federal whistleblower protections, according to a recent Consumer Financial Protection Bureau circular.