Links in “CFPB”
- CFPB’s New Sheriff
The CFPB has officially named Tony Alexis to run its 130-person enforcement division. Alexis is a former federal prosecutor who has been serving as acting enforcement director. The bureau's enforcement chief has been on medical leave for more than a year. [1/7/15]
- Need a Compliance Tune-Up? Tune In.
With New Year's resolutions abounding, it's time for a refresher on what the CFPB expects by way of compliance management programs. [1/7/15]
- The CFPBâs New Cure: Final Revisions to Certain Mortgage Rules
In our most recent blog post, AffirmX's Jane Pannier delivers the CFPB's prescription for curing overages to the points and fees limit for qualified mortgages. While not a cure-all, the amendments may help relieve the pain related to undiscovered and unintended overages, maintain a loanâs qualified mortgage status, and avoid regulatory violations. [1/6/15]
- What’s on the CFPB’s Dance Card in 2015?
Payday loans, debt collection, overdraft protection and more. Here's a breakdown of the CFPB's action-packed agenda for 2015. [1/6/15]
- CFPB’s Workforce Grows by 9% in 2014
CFPB's fourth annual report on its workforce shows that it had 1,419 employees as of September 2014, compared to 1,302 employees at the same time the year before. [1/6/15]
- HMDA Guide Updated for 2015
The FFIEC has released an updated version of its Guide to HMDA Reporting: Getting it Right that includes the new 2015 asset threshold and the information guide letter issued by the CFPB. [1/5/15]
- CFPB: Iâll Show You Mine
The CFPB has released its annual fiscal report. Interested in what they have been up to? Read more here. [1/5/15]
- CFPB Report Highlights Loopholes in DOD Lending Rule
A report just issued by the CFPB identifies some significant loopholes that have allowed certain lenders to charge exorbitant rates and fees to service members. The report, which was included as an appendix to the CFPBâs comment letter to the DODâs proposed revisions to the Military Lending Act, provides both anecdotal and statistical data to support its contention that some lenders are preying on military personnel due to their often vulnerable circumstances. [12/30/14]
- Happy New Year! Now Pay Up
If you graduated last spring and had student debts, they are now due. The CFPB has outlined nine steps to assist those who owe debts. [12/30/14]
- Awaiting CFPB’s Arbitration Study Results? Don’t Hold Your Breath
While the CFPB has been promising the completion of its arbitration study by the end of 2014, with the year's final hours upon us, it appears that sometime in 2015 is far more likely. [12/30/14]
