Financial Scams

Back from the Dead: Zombie Second Mortgages

Forgotten second mortgages may be coming back to haunt homeowners who haven’t received notices or account statements for years. Some homeowners may have thought their

Holding Government Contractors Accountable for Wrongdoing

Today, the CFPB is announcing that Argus Information and Advisory Services, a subsidiary of TransUnion, has agreed in writing that it will not seek any

Strengthening State-Level Consumer Protections | Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Consumer protection law has long been a core part of keeping markets fair and competitive. And the consumer protection framework has always been a partnership

What We’re Watching: Language Access in Consumer Finance

Approximately 26 million people in the U.S. speak English less than “very well” and are considered to have limited English proficiency. To better understand how

Mortgage Lenders Must Comply with the Law, Not Invent Loopholes

Today, the CFPB released a report, consumer advisory, and amicus brief on home equity contracts—often called home equity “investments.” These relatively new financial products can