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CFPB may shutter complaint database

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s online database has been inactive since December, and Acting Director Mick Mulvaney doesn’t seem keen to reopen it.

Political wrangling likely to reignite as Mulvaney’s term ends

Acting Director Mick Mulvaney’s temporary term at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ends June 22, and President Donald Trump has yet to name his replacement.

Trump finalizes repeal of auto-loan guidance

On May 21, President Donald Trump signed a resolution which negates 2013 guidance on auto loans issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau aimed at preventing discriminatory markups on indirect loans made by car dealers.

Student loan office latest to feel Mulvaney tweaks

CFPB Acting Director Mick Mulvaney is folding the Office of Students and Young Consumers into the Office of Financial Education, a move which swiftly drew the ire of high-ranking Democrats.

Jury sides with CFPB against Ohio law firm

The CFPB alleged that Weltman, Weinberg & Reis violated the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the Consumer Financial Protection Act in their correspondence with consumers.

CFPB finalizes ‘Know Before You Owe’ amendment

The amendment will clarify when creditors may pass on increased costs to consumers and disclose them on a closing disclosure under the October 2015 rule.

House takes up legislation requiring more CFPB transparency

The Give Useful Information to Define Effective Compliance Act was introduced by Rep. Sean Duffy (R-Wis.) and Rep. Ed Perlmutter (D-Colo.) on April 17.

Mulvaney makes CFPB name change official

CFPB Seal

The agency formerly known as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will now be the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, Acting Director Mick Mulvaney told an audience of more than 1,300 bankers at an American Bankers Association conference.

RFI addresses consumer complaints and inquiries

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s request for information on its handling of consumer complaints and inquiries is the 12th in a series of RFIs issued as part of Acting Director Mick Mulvaney’s reassessment of bureau practices.

Monthly complaint, supervisory highlights reports go dormant

Two sets of reports previously regularly issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau are no longer being updated, and the agency hasn’t offered a public explanation.