Finland’s Accession to NATO – United States Department of State
On this historic day as we mark the 74th anniversary of NATO, we also welcome Finland as NATO’s 31st Ally. Finland is stronger and safer within the Alliance, and the…
CFPB Finds Percentage of Borrowers with $20K in Student Debt Doubled Over Last Decade
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released a new data point finding that nearly half of student loan borrowers leave school owing at least $20,000 – double…
CFPB Takes Action Against Aequitas Capital Management for Aiding Corinthian Colleges’ Predatory Lending Scheme
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau today filed a complaint and proposed settlement against Aequitas Capital Management, Inc. and related entities, for aiding the Corinthian Colleges’ predatory lending…
CFPB and American Express Reach Resolution to Address Discriminatory Card Terms in Puerto Rico and U.S. Territories
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today took action against two American Express banking subsidiaries for discriminating against consumers in Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and…
To Walk the Earth in Safety: New Report Showcases U.S. Global Leadership in Conventional Weapons Destruction and Landmine Clearance
On April 4, 2023, the Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement in the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Political-Military Affairs released the 22nd Edition of To Walk the Earth…
CFPB Temporarily Changes Mortgage Data Rule Reporting Threshold for Community Banks and Credit Unions
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today issued a rule amending the 2015 updates to the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) rule. The Bureau has temporarily changed…
CFPB Report Warns That Taking Out a Reverse Mortgage Loan Can Be an Expensive Way to Maximize Social Security Benefits
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today issued a report warning older consumers about taking out a reverse mortgage loan in order to bridge the gap in…
Adjustments Based on Annual Percentage Change in Consumer Price Index
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today announced its annual adjustments to the dollar amounts of various thresholds under Truth in Lending Act (TILA) regulations that will…
Secretary Antony J. Blinken and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg Before Their Meeting
SECRETARY GENERAL STOLTENBERG: So Secretary Blinken, dear Tony, welcome. SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you. SECRETARY GENERAL STOLTENBERG: Welcome back to the NATO Headquarters. And it’s great to receive you here on…
CFPB Takes Action to Shut Down Credit Repair Company for Charging Illegal Fees and Misleading Consumers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today filed a proposed final judgment in federal court that would resolve a lawsuit against Prime Marketing Holdings, LLC for illegal…