CFPB Monitor

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

While the pace of the CFPB’s fair lending activities has slowed under its new leadership, significant fair lending developments are occurring elsewhere. In this week’s podcast, we discuss several of those developments and their broader implications.

Lending 79

Lending Connecticut FDIC New York 79

CFPB Monitor

APRIL 11, 2022

A Connecticut federal district court has refused to dismiss claims filed by the CFPB against a mortgage company and three of its principals for alleged Truth in Lending Act (TILA), Mortgage Act and Practice (MAP) Rule, and Consumer Financial Protection Act (CFPA) violations.

Connecticut 78

Connecticut Company Regulation social media 78

CFPB Monitor

AUGUST 7, 2019

In its press release, the DFS claims that the investigation will look into “allegations of unlawful online lending” and “will help determine whether these payroll advance practices are usurious and harming consumers.” Under former Director Cordray’s leadership, the CFPB took action against structured settlement and pension advance companies.

Industry 92

Industry Puerto Rico South Dakota North Dakota 92

CFPB Monitor

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

The relevant states are Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, and South Dakota (“Subject States”). The loans in question were made by companies owned by Native American tribes.

South Dakota 78

South Dakota North Carolina New Hampshire Company 78

Independent Banker

AUGUST 31, 2022

When two executives at Woodforest National Bank noticed a dearth of affordable housing options in southeast Texas, they decided to do something about it, partnering with several housing and community groups to launch an innovative mortgage lending product aimed at underserved clients. Aileen McDonough is a writer in Connecticut.

Austin 91

Austin Texas Community National 91