Holly Petraeus Statement on Senate Help Committee Report on Military Education Benefits
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee released data which revealed that education benefits administered by the Department of Defense for active-duty servicemembers and…
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Seeks Consumer Advisory Board Nominations
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced that it is seeking nominations for members of its Consumer Advisory Board – a panel of consumer experts who will…
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau now taking complaints on checking accounts
Bureau Takes the Latest Step in Effort to Hold Financial Institutions Accountable to Consumers WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) began accepting consumer complaints about bank…
CFPB Now Taking Private Student Loan Complaints
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is now accepting complaints from borrowers having difficulties with their private student loans. The CFPB will assist all borrowers experiencing problems…
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau proposes rule for the protection of privileged information
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced a proposed rule that would codify protections for privileged information submitted to the Bureau by the financial institutions it…
CFPB Invites Consumers to Ask CFPB
New Interactive, User-Friendly Database Answers Consumers’ Questions in Plain Language WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) launched Ask CFPB, an interactive online tool that will help…
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau files amicus brief in truth in lending case
Briefs to Be a Regular Part of CFPB’s Work WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has filed an amicus brief in the United States Court of Appeals…
CFPB Outlines Borrower-Friendly Approach to Mortgage Servicing
Rules Under Consideration Would Protect Consumers from Costly Surprises and Servicer Runarounds WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) will outline rules it is considering to…
CFPB Releases Financial Aid Comparison Shopper
Know Before You Owe Project to Help Families Make Smart Choices about Student Loans WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today launched the next phase of its…
CFPB Seeks Public Comment on Amendment to Credit Card Act Rule
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is seeking public comment on a proposal to revise a 2011 rule that the Federal Reserve Board had issued on credit…