Building a Future Ukraine in Partnership with the Private Sector
Under Secretary of State Victoria Nuland said in her keynote address at the U.S.-Ukraine Partnership Forum on Thursday that “support for Ukraine is an investment in our own security and…
CFPB Secures $480 Million in Debt Relief for Current and Former Corinthian Students
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the U.S. Department of Education announced more than $480 million in forgiveness for borrowers who took out Corinthian College’s…
The United States Welcomes Release of Detainees from Yemeni Conflict
The United States welcomes the release of nearly 900 detainees from all sides of the Yemen conflict. This release reunifies hundreds of families ahead of Eid al-Fitr and takes place…
CFPB Orders Subprime Credit Card Company to Refund $2.7 Million for Charging Illegal Credit Card Fees
‘Fee-Harvester’ Credit Cards Misrepresented Charges, Hit Consumers With Excessive Fees WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ordered Continental Finance Company LLC, a subprime credit card company…
Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Argentine Foreign Minister Cafiero in Buenos Aires
The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel: Following Argentine President Alberto Fernandez’s March 29 meeting with the President, Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met today in…
CFPB Report Highlights Consumer Frustration Around Reverse Mortgages
CFPB Issues Advisory Offering Tips to Borrowers on Protecting Family Members WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released a report highlighting the top complaints for reverse…
CFPB Takes Action Against NewDay Financial for Deceptive Mortgage Advertising and Kickbacks
Lender to Pay $2 Million Civil Penalty for Illegal Conduct WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) took action against NewDay Financial, LLC for deceptive mortgage advertising…
Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh Before Their Meeting
PRIME MINISTER PHAM: (Via interpreter) Mr. Secretary of State, I am delighted to welcome you to Vietnam and to see you again here in my country, and I highly appreciate…
CFPB Takes Action Against Mortgage Companies For Misrepresenting U.S. Government Affiliation
CFPB Sues Mortgage Lender for False Reverse Mortgage Ads; Orders Others to End Deceptive Advertising WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is taking action against three…
FTC Acts to Block Payment Processor’s Credit Card Laundering for Tech Support Scammers
The Federal Trade Commission has acted to stop Nexway, a multinational payment processing company, along with its CEO and chief strategy officer, from serving as a facilitator for the tech…