New Report Examines Massive Overhaul of the Department of Education’s Student Loan Servicing System
USDS will improve servicing environment for borrowers, Congress must approve additional funding for effective implementation
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Veteran Borrowers Need More Options to Retain their Homes and Avoid Foreclosure
NCLC Housing Expert Testifies before House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, Highlights Need for Additional Mortgage Relief Options for Military Veterans
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Digital Library: Supreme Court says Federal Agencies Can be Sued Under Fair Credit Reporting Act
A new NCLC Digital Library article looks at widespread implications for consumers using the FCRA to recover damages from federal agencies.
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FCC Must Increase Accountability in Fight to End SIM Swap and Port-Out Fraud
Reply comments filed yesterday with the FCC call for substantially stronger rules to protect cell phone users from SIM swap and port-out frauds.
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52 Advocacy Groups Endorse FTC’s Ban on Junk Fees
A broad coalition of consumer advocacy groups support the proposal to ban hidden and misleading fees across the economy.
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Prominent Civil Litigator Elizabeth Cabraser Joins NCLC Board of Directors
Nationally renowned for representing consumers in complex civil litigation and class action lawsuits, Elizabeth J. Cabraser has joined the Board of Directors of NCLC.
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The New York Times: More Tenants Can Now Add Rent Payments to Their Credit Score
Appearing in The New York Times on Jan. 26, 2024, Ann Carrns talks to Ariel Nelson, staff attorney at NCLC about how renters can increasingly choose to have their timely monthly payments reported to the credit bureaus, with the goal of improving their credit profile to qualify for loans. Consumers should be cautious, said Nelson.…
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ProPublica: “We Buy Ugly Houses” Company Overhauls Policies in the Wake of ProPublica Investigation
Appearing in ProPublica on Jan. 24, 2024, Anjeanette Damon and Byard Duncan talk to Sarah Bolling Mancini, co-director of advocacy at NCLC about ongoing reforms at HomeVestors of America, the self-described largest home buyer in the country. A ProPublica investigation last year revealed predatory tactics used by the company’s franchises toward homeowners in vulnerable situations. Mancini cautioned…
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American Banker Letter to the Editor: Banning medical debt from credit reports will benefit everyone
Appearing in American Banker on Jan. 23, 2024, a letter to the editor by NCLC Senior Attorney Chi Chi Wu takes on claims the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is overstepping its authority by banning medical debt from credit reports. “Banning medical debts from credit reports will allow consumers to access credit more affordably, qualify…
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Vox: The Biden administration’s plan to slash bank overdraft fees, explained
The Biden administration has proposed a new rule that would curb overdraft fees incurred when consumers withdraw more than the available funds in their bank account. Originally appearing in Vox on Jan. 17, 2024, Nicole Narea turns to NCLC Associate Director Lauren Saunders to help explain the rule. “These fees push people out of bank accounts and deprive them of access…
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Statement in Response to Resolution to Overturn Furnace Efficiency Standards
Undoing strong efficiency standards for gas-fired furnaces would bring significantly higher costs to consumers.
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Fair Chance in Employment Act Clears Committee Vote
The Fair Chance in Employment Act was recently reported favorably out of the Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development.
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