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Barr Introduces Bills to Curb Investigatory, Enforcement Powers of CFPB

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Why it matters: If passed, these bills could significantly weaken the CFPBs ability to regulate financial institutions and enforce consumer protection laws. This would be a major win for lenders, debt collectors, and financial service providers, while consumer advocates warn it could reduce oversight of abusive practices.

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Credit Card Limits Back on Rise For Most Types of Consumers: CFPB

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Credit card lenders and financial institutions are apparently a little leery of the state of the economy and consumer’s ability to meet their financial obligations and are keeping balance limits largely stationary for the time being, except for one group of consumers — and it’s probably not the group you would guess — according (..)

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CFPB to Revisit Controversial Section 1071 Rule Under New Leadership

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has officially signaled it plans to rewrite its small business lending data collection rule, known as Section 1071, following major leadership changes earlier this year.

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Q2 Industry Insights: Higher Monthly Expenses for Consumers, Regulatory Guidance for Financial Institutions

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Updates to the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), the Safeguards Rule , provide financial institutions, including those in the accounts receivable management industry, with requirements on how to safeguard customer information, went into effect on June 9. Cost-effective customer communications at scale. Online payment portals.

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The Lenders Giving Borrowers Second Chance Loans

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Brenda’s still tending her garden, though, thanks to a second-chance loan from the New Hampshire Community Loan Fund-a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). Small loans like these are typically not attractive to larger financial institutions, who may not find them profitable enough. Better loan terms.

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Q4 Industry Insights: Looking Good on Paper, Feeling Bad in Wallets, Everyone’s Uncertain on Financial Outlook

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The good news for lenders and debt collectors is that a reported 72% of consumers have a New Years resolution to pay off debt in 2025. CFPB Looks at Medical Debt, Student Loans and So Much Data Medical debt wasnt the only focus for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in Q4.

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FTC Amends “Safeguards Rule” for Covered Financial Institutions

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On October 27, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a final rule (Final Rule), amending the Standards for Safeguarding Customer Information (Safeguards Rule) under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) as it applies to covered financial institutions. Expanded Definition of “Financial Institution”.