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June

5
2025
Industry News

CFPB Guidance Tracker Rescinded & Remaining

In May 2025, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau revoked nearly 70 guidance documents, marking a significant regulatory shift under new leadership. Additionally, since February, CFPB has dismissed most of its enforcement actions. This resource offers a clear, organized view of the CFPB’s rescinded and remaining actions across key consumer finance markets—including mortgage lending, credit cards, auto finance, and more. Use the accordion menus below to explore guidance withdrawals by sector, track remaining active documents, and assess potential compliance impacts.

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June

5
2025
Compliance

Second Circuit Explains Reasonable Investigation Standard in Identity Theft Case Under FCRA

In a recent decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit clarified the expectations for furnishers when investigating consumer disputes under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). In Suluki v. Credit One Bank, No. 23-721 (2d Cir. May 28, 2025), the Second Circuit emphasized that the FCRA requires furnishers to conduct reasonable, not perfect, investigations into disputed accounts. The opinion also cements the fact that summary judgment is possible — and appropriate — when a furnisher conducts a reasonable investigation of a credit dispute.

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June

5
2025
Industry News

CFPB Disburses Checks to Prehired Victims Following Pressure from California and 11 State AGs

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is providing long-delayed restitution to victims of predatory tech sales program Prehired, LLC (Prehired) after California and several other states pressed for answers in May.

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June

5
2025
Industry News

FDIC Issues List of Banks Examined for CRA Compliance

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) today issued its list of state nonmember banks recently evaluated for compliance with the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). The list covers evaluation ratings that the FDIC assigned to institutions in March 2025.

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June

4
2025
Industry News

Congressional Budget Bill Targets Consumer Finance Watchdog Funding

The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed a sweeping federal budget bill that could significantly reduce funding for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), marking a major shift in how the agency would be financed moving forward.

Nicknamed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” the legislation proposes capping the CFPB’s annual funding at $249 million — a sharp reduction from the over $700 million it currently accesses from the Federal Reserve. The bill passed narrowly, 215-214, with support falling along party lines.

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