Scams that target older people occur every day, but you can count on scammers to ramp up their efforts to prey on people's generosity during the holiday...
The report includes a description of how our office works in practice with a new flowchart of when to contact us and what to expect when you do, an analysis...
Before you give anyone your bank account number and permission to automatically withdraw money from your bank account on a regular basis, it's good to know...
An important part of the CFPB's mandate from Congress is to make rules governing consumer finance markets more effective and to create new rules when...
Today, we held a joint event with Brookings Institution and Social Security Administration about planning for retirement. The event featured remarks from...
We care deeply about protecting veterans and their families in the consumer financial marketplace, and we are especially proud to have more than 180...
In the real world, many servicemembers who protect our country run into financial trouble or face difficult financial decisions, but may not be aware of...
Cuando usted está buscando una hipoteca, no debería tener que preocuparse por que lo discriminen. La Ley de Igualdad de Oportunidades de Crédito (ECOA, por...
This summer, we had the pleasure of meeting Dani who shared her story with us. Her story was similar to many of the stories we receive on student debt. She...
Anteriormente, en nuestra serie sobre cómo los niños forman las habilidades y hábitos para lograr un bienestar financiero en la adultez, habíamos compartido...
Today the CFPB is updating the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) requirements with a new rule that will shine more light on lending practices in America's...
Last month, we published a report based on your stories and issued a call for industrywide reforms to protect consumers. Building on this work, today, we...
At the CFPB, we believe all consumers have the right to achieve greater financial wellbeing for themselves and their families. That's why we've studied a...
Cuando usted está buscando una hipoteca, usted no debería tener que preocuparse por que lo discriminen. La Ley de Igualdad de Oportunidades de Crédito...
RSVP to join us for a Consumer Advisory Board meeting in Washington, D.C., where we will discuss arbitration, trends and themes in the marketplace, and...
Today, we held a field hearing on arbitration in Denver. The hearing featured remarks from Director Richard Cordray, as well as testimony from consumer...
Buried in many contracts for consumer financial products are arbitration clauses that block consumers from seeking relief through class action lawsuits...
Today, the process of getting a mortgage is easier to understand because the Know Before You Owe mortgage disclosure rule is now in effect. We've put...
To help you navigate the steps you have to take to get a mortgage, take a look at our new booklet, "Your Home Loan Toolkit: A Step-By-Step Guide." This...
Lately, we've received questions from people wanting to know what these chips are and how they work. As a new federal agency, we're committed to providing...
The complaint alleges that Hudson City redlined by locating its branches and selecting mortgage brokers nearly all outside of majority-Black-and-Hispanic...
The Closing Disclosure is a five-page form that helps you understand the key features, costs, and risks of your mortgage loan. These changes make it easier...