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July

14
2023
Industry News

Eleventh Circuit Calls Out CFPB’s Conduct

In an unusually blunt decision, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court’s decision to dismiss various claims brought by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) for “violating the district court’s clear orders and derailing multiple depositions… .”

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July

13
2023
Industry News

Office of Research blog: Initial Fresh Start program changes followed by increased credit scores for affected student loan borrowers

n April 2022, the Department of Education announced Fresh Start , a one-time program to help an estimated 7.5 million borrowers with defaulted federal student loans avoid the negative effects of default and gain access to benefits, such as additional federal student aid, eligibility for new government loans, and a temporary end to involuntary collection activity.

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July

13
2023
Industry News

CFPB, jointly with Dept. of Health and Human Services and Dept. of Treasury, issues request for information regarding medical payment products

In advance of a hearing scheduled for today on medical billing and collections in which the focus will be medical payment products such as medical credit cards and installment loans, the CFPB, jointly with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and U.S. Department of Treasury (Treasury), has issued a request for information (RFI) regarding medical payment products.

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July

13
2023
Trends

CFPB Warns of Privacy Risks Arising from Automated Workplace Surveillance Technology

On June 20, the CFPB published a blog discussing its response to public concerns about workers’ privacy and the risks associated with automated workplace surveillance technology. Automated workplace surveillance technology are used by many employers according to the CFPB.

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July

13
2023
Trends

US BANKS SET TO RECORD BIG JUMP IN LOAN LOSSES

US banks are preparing for a significant hike in losses on loans – with the six biggest banks reportedly keeping aside $7.6 billion for loans they estimate will not be recovered.

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