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Speech

Published FEB 07, 2017

Prepared Remarks of CFPB Director Richard Cordray on the RD Legal Funding Enforcement Action Press Call

Thank you for joining today's call. It is my honor to be working alongside Attorney General Eric Schneiderman on this matter. He is one of the toughest and...

By Richard Cordray

Press release

Published FEB 07, 2017

CFPB and New York Attorney General Sue RD Legal for Scamming 9/11 Heroes Out of Millions of Dollars in Compensation Funds

CFPB and NY Also Accuse Company of Deceiving National Football League Concussion Victims.

Press release

Published JAN 03, 2017

CFPB Orders TransUnion and Equifax to Pay for Deceiving Consumers in Marketing Credit Scores and Credit Products

Credit Reporting Companies Misstated the Cost and Usefulness of the Credit Scores and Products They Sold, Lured Consumers into Costly Recurring Payments.

Press release

Published DEC 20, 2016

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Takes Second Action Against Military Credit Services for Improper Contract Disclosures

Bureau Orders Lender to Pay $200,000 Civil Penalty.

Press release

Published JUL 22, 2016

Agencies Issue Proposal on Method to Adjust Thresholds for Exempting Certain Consumer Credit and Lease Transactions

The Federal Reserve Board and the Bureau today issued a proposal detailing the method that will be used to adjust the thresholds for exempting certain...

Press release

Published OCT 15, 2015

CFPB Finalizes Rule to Improve Information About Access to Credit in the Mortgage Market

Bureau Takes Steps to Simplify the Reporting Process for Financial Institutions Today, the Bureau finalized a rule to improve information reported about the...

Press release

Published SEP 21, 2015

CFPB Finalizes Rule to Facilitate Access to Credit in Rural and Underserved Areas

Bureau Extends Provisions to Cover More Community Banks, Credit Unions, and Other Creditors The Bureau today finalized several changes to its mortgage rules...

Press release

Published JAN 29, 2015

CFPB Issues Proposal To Facilitate Access To Credit In Rural And Underserved Areas

Proposal Would Extend Provisions to Cover More Community Banks, Credit Unions, and Other Creditors The Bureau today proposed several changes to its mortgage...

Press release

Published OCT 22, 2014

CFPB Finalizes Minor Changes to Mortgage Rules to Ensure Access to Credit

The Bureau today finalized minor adjustments to its mortgage rules to ensure access to credit. The adjustments, which were proposed in April, include two...

Speech

Published OCT 08, 2014

Prepared Remarks of CFPB Director Richard Cordray at Forum on Access to Checking Accounts

Thank you for joining our forum to explore how consumers are affected by checking account screening policies and practices. Today we will look at how these...

By Richard Cordray

Press release

Published SEP 26, 2014

CFPB Releases Statement on Department of Defense Proposal to Amend Military Lending Act Rule

Today, the U.S. Department of Defense issued a proposal that would expand the types of credit products that are covered by the 36-percent rate cap and other...

Speech

Published MAR 12, 2014

Deputy Director Steve Antonakes Remarks at the National Community Reinvestment Coalition Annual Conference

Good afternoon. It is a pleasure to be here and have the opportunity to speak at NCRC's Annual Conference. The Bureau has benefited from its strong working...

By Steve Antonakes

Speech

Published SEP 05, 2013

Director Cordray Remarks at the National Baptist Convention

We are here to make sure that the problems of the past, which hurt so many consumers, do not happen again. We are here to foresee and prevent the problems...

By Richard Cordray

Speech

Published APR 17, 2013

Prepared Remarks of Richard Cordray at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago VISA, Inc. Financial Literacy and Education Summit

We must start with the importance of fostering broader recognition that educational and informational support in matters of personal finance are essential...

By Richard Cordray

Speech

Published MAR 22, 2013

Prepared Remarks of Director Richard Cordray at the National Community Reinvestment Coalition Annual Conference

Because of what you do every day – fighting to improve the lives of the nation’s most vulnerable and underserved consumers – you are my personal heroes and you set an important example for everyone at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

By Richard Cordray

Speech

Published MAR 13, 2013

Prepared Remarks of Richard Cordray Before Independent Community Bankers of America

We have done good work together, and we have much more good work ahead of us. And so I want to start by thanking all of you for your help and your...

By Richard Cordray

Speech

Published MAR 12, 2013

Remarks of CFPB Acting Deputy Director Steve Antonakes

The Consumer Bankers Association and the Bureau have enjoyed a cooperative working relationship since the Bureau's inception which I believe has benefited...

By Steve Antonakes

Press release

Published NOV 20, 2012

Agencies Announce Increases in Dollar Thresholds in Regulation Z and M for Exempt Consumer Credit and Lease Transactions

Based on the adjustments announced today, the protections of the Truth in Lending Act and the Consumer Leasing Act generally will apply to consumer credit...

Press release

Published OCT 05, 2011

Raj Date Statement on the Importance of Checking Account Transparency

The problem is that checking accounts often come with a wide variety of unexpected costs that can quickly add up for consumers.

Speech

Published SEP 29, 2010

A New Approach to the Regulation of Consumer Credit

For the first time ever, both banks AND non-bank lenders will be subject to federal examination to ensure that they are all playing by the same rules.

By Elizabeth Warren