Meet Jonna from Texas
Since we launched on July 21st 2011, we've heard directly from consumers about the challenges they face in the marketplace, brought their concerns to the...
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Open for amicus suggestions
In the past eight months, we've filed six amicus briefs – also known as "friend-of-the-court" briefs – in cases about federal consumer financial protection...
Foreclosure help is free, and scams are expensive
If you're having trouble paying your mortgage, we can help you get connected to a HUD-approved housing counselor at no cost to you. The counselor can help...
Explainer: Why did it take 1,099 pages to propose a three-page mortgage disclosure?
Dear CFPB, Recently, I saw your notice of proposed rulemaking to combine and simplify existing mortgage disclosures. It's 1,099 pages long! Why does it take...
Meet Greg from Michigan
Since we launched on July 21st 2011, we've heard directly from consumers about the challenges they face in the marketplace, brought their concerns to the...
Meet Ronald from Georgia and Nelda from California
Since we launched on July 21st 2011, we've heard directly from consumers about the challenges they face in the marketplace, brought their concerns to the...
Falling behind on your student loans? Know your options.
At the Bureau, we are working to understand the impact of the recession on young consumers and to learn more about what increasing levels of student debt...
How will the Capital One order handle refunds?
The Bureau has determined that Capital One marketed certain "add-ons" – fee-based services added to credit card accounts – in a way that violated federal...
Pushing forward on the CFPB’s financial aid comparison tool
This past year, we've been working with the Department of Education on a project to help colleges provide clear and comparable financial aid information...
How to stop mystery credit card fees
When you're activating a new credit card, watch for "the pitch." When you call to activate a new credit card, you may be routed to representatives who try...
So how many consumer reporting companies are there?
You may know about the three biggest nationwide credit reporting companies: Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion. But did you know that there are other...
Live from Detroit, MI!
For the first time, consumer reporting agencies will be subject to a federal supervision program. We made the announcement at a field hearing in Detroit...
CFPB’s rulemaking agenda
Today, we are posting a semi-annual update of the CFPB's rulemaking agenda. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has not published the full federal...
Save the date, Detroit, Michigan!
We invite you to participate in a field hearing on credit reporting on Monday, July 16, 2012. The field hearing will feature remarks from Director Richard...
Know Before You Owe: Introducing our proposed mortgage disclosure forms
With something as important as a mortgage, you ought to be able to get up-front, easy-to-understand information that lets you compare different offers and...
Know Before You Owe: How we learned to build a better mortgage disclosure
This is the post second in a series. Yesterday, we looked at the origins of the Know Before You Owe project for simplifying mortgages. Today, we look back...
Working together to empower consumers
In my first blog post I wrote that part of our work in the Office of Financial Empowerment is connecting with people and organizations around the country...
Preparing for new mortgage disclosures: A look back at Know Before You Owe
The idea behind Know Before You Owe is simple: we believe in making disclosures simpler and more effective, and doing so with the input of the people who...
Notice about possible debt consolidation scam
Earlier this month we told you about sweepstakes scams. We now have learned of another scam that we are looking into. Consumers are now reporting that...
Help for Military Homeowners
The No. 1 topic they've raised with me is the decline in home values and the frightening prospect that – if their home is underwater – a Permanent Change of...
Design+Technology Fellows: Changing the way government works
Technology and innovation are fundamental to the ability of this 21st-century agency to achieve our consumer protection mission. That's why we're launching...
Save the date, Tampa, FL! (UPDATE: Cancellation)
UPDATE (June 25, 2012): We have cancelled this field hearing on reverse mortgages due to Tropical Storm Debby. For more information on the storm please...
Making consumer complaints available to the public
Today marks a major step forward in our work to protect consumers. In a first by a federal financial regulator, the Bureau will share with the public...
CFPB Ombudsman’s Office — A resource available to you
Did you know that the CFPB Ombudsman's Office is a resource that is available to you? We are an independent, impartial, and confidential resource to help...
Imagine an older you – and protect yourself
It can be hard to picture yourself older – but doing just that can spur you to plan for your later years. Take one Stanford study, for example. First...