Consumer and Industry Advocates Outline Reforms to Property Tax Foreclosure Laws to Promote Sustainable Homeownership
A new issue brief provides recommendations for states to protect property owners from unnecessary tax foreclosures.
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CFPB’s SoLo Funds Enforcement Action is a Warning for Fintech Payday Lenders
The CFPB filed an enforcement action against SoLo Funds, a payday loan platform that disguises the cost of loans through purportedly voluntary “tips” and “donations.”
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NCLC Advocates Promote Consumer Protections for Energy Efficiency Financing in New Book
A chapter in the new book, What’s Possible: Investing NOW for Prosperous, Sustainable Neighborhoods, recommends consumer protections for energy-efficiency financing to ensure that all households can meet their energy needs without financial risk.
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U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to Consumer Watchdog
In a major victory for consumers, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 7-2 in favor of the CFPB's independent funding structure.
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Fed Proposal Will Make It Easier to Pay Bills, Receive Wages on Weekends
Federal Reserve proposes to process electronic payments 365 days a year
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HUD Takes Aim at Discriminatory Practices by Tenant Screening Companies and Housing Providers
New guidance addresses how the Fair Housing Act protects renters from common tenant screening practices, including use of AI
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Final FHFA Rule on Racial Equity, Language Access, and Fair Lending Oversight Will Aid Underserved Communities
A coalition of affordable housing and civil rights organizations applaud Monday’s announcement from the Federal Housing Finance Agency finalizing a rule on fair housing, fair lending, and equitable housing finance.
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CFPB Report Confirms Credit Reporting of Medical Debt is a Racial Justice Issue
The population with medical collections remaining on their credit reports is more likely to live in predominantly Black and Hispanic census tracts.
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Latest HUD Action Will Prevent Up-Charging in Reverse Mortgage Loans
Advocates Applaud HECM-For-Purchase Policy Change that Will Protect Older Borrowers
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Joint Statement on Massachusetts Senate Passage of S.2738, an Act Relative to Electric Ratepayer Protections
Today represents a major step forward towards providing long overdue protections for Massachusetts consumers.
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Synchrony's Planned Rate Hike Unjustified, Advocates Say
Consumer advocates question what is driving higher rates and defend the new late fee rule by the CFPB.
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Groups Celebrate Updated Energy Efficiency Rules for New U.S.-Backed Homes
Advocates and industry groups welcomed newly adopted energy codes today for federally supported homes across the country.
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