Complaints filed with the CFPB saw sharp sequential increases across all categories in the first quarter. However, gripes related to mortgages, debt collection and money transfers declined on an annual basis. (Includes two data charts.)
In two recent hearings, CFPB Director Rohit Chopra addressed concerns around the Section 1071 rulemaking, the bureau’s junk fees inquiry and other issues.
The proposed rule would greatly expand the assessment areas under CRA to include activities associated with online and mobile banking, branchless banking and hybrid models.
The Mortgage Bankers Association said it has become aware of bureau examiners aggressively demanding privileged attorney-client information from nonbanks.
Mortgage originators appeared to have been lax in adhering to lending practices under Regulation Z, the latest CFPB supervisory highlights report reveals.
The megabank is also required to refund at least $592,000 in garnishment-related fees to harmed consumers, reform its system for processing garnishments and update language in contracts with consumers.