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Strong verification process needed for CFPB complaint database

The CFPB should establish a strong verification process for its consumer complaint database, America’s Credit Unions’ James Akin wrote to the bureau Monday, in response to a bureau request for comment on the issue. “While the objective of these surveys is commendable, we are concerned about potential harm that might arise from data inaccuracies, particularly …

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This week: America’s Credit Unions’ advocacy on regulatory hot topics ramps up

This week, America’s Credit Unions will continue to relentlessly advocate on behalf of credit unions as several hot topics will be discussed on the Hill and at regulatory agencies. The Senate Banking Committee will conduct a hearing Thursday at 10 a.m. Eastern, “Consumer Protection: Examining Fees in Financial Services and Rental Housing.” Also, Apple Federal …

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CFPB tackles fees from mortgage servicers 

The CFPB Wednesday released its spring supervisory highlights detailing the bureau’s efforts to combat fees charged by mortgage servicers.  Examinations found servicers were:  The report flagged some mortgage servicers were illegally charging and obscuring fees, held homeowners accountable for fees during the pandemic – even when those fees were waived – forced homeowners to pay …

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CFPB’s bad policies on fees hurt everyone

In a new op-ed for CU Insight, America’s Credit Unions Chief Advocacy Officer Carrie Hunt called the CFPB’s war on financial fees “bad math and even worse policy.” Hunt emphasized that credit unions are not charging fees to maximize revenue. Instead, credit unions use fees “to cover the cost of doing business.” She also noted …

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House committee passes resolution to void CFPB credit card late fee rule

The House Financial Services Committee voted 28-22 to advance a resolution to repeal the CFPB’s credit card late fee final rule via the Congressional Review Act. America’s Credit Unions strongly supports the resolution, which has also been introduced in the Senate. Ahead of the vote, America’s Credit Unions President/CEO Jim Nussle called the final rule …

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Nussle writes in support of credit card late fee rule repeal

The House Financial Services Committee will mark up a resolution of disapproval of the CFPB’s credit card late fee rule starting Wednesday. America’s Credit Unions wrote in strong support of the resolution—which would void the rule through the Congressional Review Act—prior to the markup. The rule would cap credit card late fees at $8 and …

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CFPB needs reforms to structure, funding mechanism

America’s Credit Unions is concerned by the CFPB’s structure and several recent actions, President/CEO Jim Nussle wrote to a House Financial Services subcommittee ahead of its hearing on CFPB transparency. “[G]iven the broad authority and awesome responsibility vested in the CFPB, a five-person commission has distinct consumer benefits over a single director. Regardless of how …

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CFPB credit card late fee rule will harm consumers that pay on time

Congress should support joint resolutions to void the CFPB’s credit card late fee final rule, America’s Credit Unions and other organizations wrote to members of Congress Tuesday. Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., and Rep. Andy Barr, R-Ky., introduced the resolutions Monday. “By its own admission, the Bureau’s late fee rule will harm the 74% of consumers …

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Proposed auto loan data collection is beyond CFPB’s authority

The CFPB’s proposed annual collection of auto loan data points is beyond the bureau’s statutory authority, America’s Credit Unions and other trade organizations wrote to leaders of the Senate Banking and House Financial Services Committees Tuesday. The CFPB requested approval from the Office of Management and Budget in January to expand a pilot program to …

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House, Senate resolutions would void CFPB credit card late fees rule

Resolutions to nullify the CFPB’s credit card late fees rule via the Congressional Review Act (CRA) were introduced in the Senate by Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., and Rep. Andy Barr, R-Ky., Monday. America’s Credit Unions supports the resolutions as it strongly opposes the rule from the CFPB, which caps credit card late fees at $8. …

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