Going by Trump’s first term, the CFPB is expected to continue to regulate by enforcement, but isn’t likely to expand its jurisdiction into questionable areas.
If the overdraft rule is adopted as proposed, banks would materially reduce the amount of liquidity they are able to offer consumers, according to the Consumer Bankers Association.
In the final weeks before the new Republican administration takes over, the CFPB’s rulemaking process is expected to slow, but enforcement activity could increase, according to industry attorneys.