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October

11
2023
Industry News

CFPB Sues Repeat Offender Freedom Mortgage Corporation for Providing False Information to Federal Regulators

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) filed a lawsuit in federal court today, alleging that Freedom Mortgage Corporation submitted legally-required mortgage loan data that was riddled with errors.

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October

11
2023
Industry News

FTC Proposes Rule to Ban Junk Fees

The Federal Trade Commission today announced a new proposed rule to prohibit junk fees, which are hidden and bogus fees that can harm consumers and undercut honest businesses.

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October

11
2023
Industry News

CFPB Issues Guidance to Halt Large Banks from Charging Illegal Junk Fees for Basic Customer Service

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued an advisory opinion regarding a provision enacted by Congress which generally prohibits large banks and credit unions from imposing unreasonable obstacles on customers, such as charging excessive fees, for basic information about their own accounts.

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October

11
2023
Industry News

CFPB Exams Return $140 Million to Consumers Hit by Illegal Junk Fees in Banking, Auto Loans, and Remittances

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released a special edition of its Supervisory Highlights focused on the agency’s efforts to protect consumers from illegal junk fees.

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October

11
2023
Industry News

Prepared Remarks of CFPB Director Rohit Chopra on a Press Call on Junk Fees

Americans are willing to pay a competitive price for great products, because that’s how a fair economy works. And when companies focus on competing, rather than cheating, everyone wins.

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