The CFPB Seeks to Update Regulations on Voicemail and Contact Frequency
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released an Outline of Proposed Rules regarding debt collection within a 117-page document, some […]
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CFPB Report Reveals Mortgage Servicers Using Deficient Technology
Earlier this year, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) reported that some mortgage servicers were violating the new servicing rules with their
CFPB Hearing on Debt Collection
Debt collection is a $13.7 billion industry in the United States that employs over 130,000 people. At the Consumer Financial
The CFPB Orders A Law Firm and A Debt Buyer To Discontinue Illegal Processes
According to an article published by Time, the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ordered two different firms to discontinue an illegal
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s October 2015 Complaint Report Highlights Credit Cards and Chicago Consumers
The CFPB issues monthly complaint reports. These reports highlight the types of complaints that the Bureau receives and the number
CFPB Takes Action Against Encore Capital Group and Portfolio Recovery Associates
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced on September 9, 2015 that it has taken action against Encore Capital Group
The CFPB Is Conducting A Debt Collection Study
According to a letter sent to debt collectors, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has requested that debt collectors complete a survey regarding their basic
NCLC Proposes New Debt Collection Regulations To The CFPB
The National Consumer Law Center (NCLC) has issued recommendations to the CFPB that would further regulate when and in what manner debt
The CFPB’s Most Complained About Financial Companies
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recently released a list of the most complained-about financial services companies. While companies like Bank
National Consumer Law Center to CFPB: Ban The Collection Of Time-Barred Debt
The National Consumer Law Center has issued a policy paper entitled, “Zombie Debt: What the CFPB Should Do About Attempts To Collect