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November

28
2023
Industry News

CFPB Orders Bank of America to Pay $12 Million for Reporting False Mortgage Data

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today ordered Bank of America to pay a $12 million penalty for submitting false mortgage lending information to the federal government under a long-standing federal law. For at least four years, hundreds of Bank of America loan officers failed to ask mortgage applicants certain demographic questions as required under federal law, and then falsely reported that the applicants had chosen not to respond. Under the CFPB’s order, Bank of America must pay $12 million into the CFPB’s victims relief fund.

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November

28
2023
Industry News

Alliant Credit Union's Meredith Ritchie Named to List of Most Powerful Women in Credit Unions

CHICAGO, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alliant Credit Union proudly announces that Meredith Ritchie, General Counsel, Chief Ethics and Government Affairs Officer, has been named to American Banker's Most Powerful Women in Credit Unions list for 2023. Ritchie, who also serves as the Board President for the Alliant Credit Union Foundation, was recognized for her outstanding leadership, dedication and impactful contributions to the Credit Union industry.

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November

28
2023
Industry News

NCUA Reinstates Civil Money Penalties for Late Call Report Filing

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Nov. 28, 2023) – The National Credit Union Administration today announced that it will reinstate assessing civil money penalties for credit unions failing to submit NCUA Form 5300 Call Report on time, effective January 1, 2024.

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November

28
2023
Strategy

More Americans are expected to 'buy now, pay later' for the holidays. Analysts see a growing risk

NEW YORK (AP) — Consumers are expected to use “buy now, pay later” payment plans heavily this holiday season, a forecast that bodes well for retailers but that has credit experts again sounding alarm bells.

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November

28
2023
Industry News

AG Campbell Announces $8.75 Million Settlement With Rent-A-Center For Alleged Pattern Of Abusive Misconduct Targeting Low-Income Communities

BOSTON — Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell has announced a $8.75 million settlement, via an assurance of discontinuance (AOD), with Rent-A-Center (RAC), to resolve allegations that the company engaged in a pattern of unfair and deceptive business practices against consumers in violation of state consumer protection laws.

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