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Since July 2020, consumers have transitioned out of assistance to varying degrees across all credit products, but a significant share of mortgage borrowers continue to receive assistance.

When renters fall behind on rent, many landlords also struggle to make ends meet. Help may be available. Learn about emergency rental assistance and where to apply.

CFPB digital media toolkit supports stakeholders in spreading the word around COVID-19 protections and relief options available to struggling renters and mortgage borrowers.

Learn how Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) products work, and important details to help you decide whether or not to use them for purchases.

The CFPB hosted a roundtable to discuss biases that come from home valuations, and explored how to remedy the problem.

New CFPB research looks at how the cost of home loans and borrower characteristics differ within the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community.

The CFPB has notified companies that we will be paying particular attention to practices related to the accuracy of rental information in consumer reports. Learn how to protect yourself and how to take action if denied rental housing because of errors in your tenant screening reports.

July is Military Consumer Month, and we are partnering with the FTC and DoD throughout the month to spotlight key financial issues impacting the military community.

Millions of consumers may have business loans and commercial credit products on their consumer credit reports. New CFPB research finds inconsistent reporting practices that may impact consumer credit scores.

The CFPB has temporarily updated its rule for mortgage servicers to require most, when reaching out to borrowers, to explain their options to avoid foreclosure. Learn why you should contact your mortgage servicer if you’re struggling to make your payments.

The CDC just extended the eviction moratorium to July 31, 2021. If you still need help paying your rent, take action now. Information from the CFPB can help you get started.

We continue to monitor the market to assess new and developing risks to consumers, and we share updated charts on mortgage forbearance, delinquency, and foreclosure that show an improving economic picture, yet sustained housing insecurity risk.

New CFPB research examines trends in consumer credit during COVID-19, finding delinquencies for credit cards, auto loans, mortgages, and student loans remain lower than pre-pandemic levels.

The CFPB has information to help you if you are concerned about eviction and the upcoming expiration of the CDC eviction moratorium. Stay informed about steps to take and questions to ask.

Contamos con información para ayudarle si le preocupa enfrentar un desalojo y que la moratoria de desalojos del CDC termine. Esté informado acerca de cuáles pasos debe tomar y qué preguntas debería hacer.

Analysis and key findings from the report "A Brief Note on General Lending Patterns of Small to Medium Size Closed-end HMDA Reporters".

Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act, Federal agencies must publish regulatory agendas twice a year. CFPB participates in the Unified Agenda, which is led by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

Borrowing or lending money to family and friends is common, especially during COVID-19. View our practitioner guide to helping clients create or change financial exchanges.

At CFPB, we’re taking bold and swift actions to address racial inequities in the financial marketplace. Learn the steps we’re taking to create a financial system that works for all consumers.

The Bureau hosted its 5th Research Conference that highlighted recent research in consumer and household finance. The conference brought together members of the academic and policy research communities, including a keynote address by Raphael Bostic, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.

Today, we’re releasing our eighth annual report highlighting the activities of the Office of Servicemember Affairs as well as complaints and emerging issues facing the military community in the financial marketplace.

A new analysis in our Making Ends Meet survey series looks at how consumers use payday, auto title, and pawn loans.

During May, which is Older Americans Month, and through June 15, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, we’ll highlight resources to help older adults make sound financial decisions as they age, while avoiding fraud, scams and elder financial exploitation.

A new analysis examines the early impact of COVID-19 on consumer finances, finding the ability to stay on top of finances was higher in June 2020 than 2019 likely due to policies to reduce financial distress.

This blog highlights resources that servicemembers, military families and educators can use to teach children, teens, and young adults how to manage money.