CFPB has been attentive to community bank concerns

While at first the CFPB Community Bank Advisory Council appeared to be a public relations maneuver, bankers attending the council’s meetings have found Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Richard Cordray and his staff responsive to their concerns.

Director Cordray meets with Illinois community bankers

In three separate meetings with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the Community Bankers Association of Illinois has learned new details about the Bureau and has offered suggestions to diminish its impact on community banks.

CFPB digs into operations of top credit bureaus

Although everyone is entitled to a free copy of their credit report each year, only about 20 percent of eligible recipients actually obtain a copy. Also, the majority of the information in the typical credit report is provided by a small number of large banks.

CFPB reports public enforcement action

Banks and non-banks have paid an aggregate $101.5 million in penalties and $435 million in restitutions to consumers since the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s inception in July 2011.

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