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Friday, May 17, 2013

Senate Majority Leader Reid to hold vote on CFPB’s Cordray confirmation

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Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) recently said that he plans to hold a vote next week on CFPB Director Richard Cordray’s nomination to the position. Reid has sought to make changes to Senate filibuster rules, though he said he … Read More…

Friday, May 17, 2013

CFPB uploads mortgage rule videos onto Youtube channel

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The CFPB announced on Wednesday the availability of several Youtube videos featuring plain-language information on the agency’s new mortgage rules. The videos relate to mortgage servicing, the Truth in Lending Act’s escrow rule, loan originator compensation rule, ability-to-repay—or QM—rule, the … Read More…

Thursday, May 16, 2013

CFPB’s Cordray speaks to realtors on agency efforts to help housing recovery

Richard Cordray

CFPB Director Richard Cordray spoke to the National Association of Realtors on Tuesday on the efforts the agency has put forth to help the housing market recover from the financial crisis. “The aftermath of the financial crisis has left a … Read More…

Monday, May 13, 2013

NAFCU’s Hoffman urges CFPB to avoid one-size-fits-all approach to private student loans

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PJ Hoffman, regulatory affairs counsel for the National Association of Federal Credit Unions, urged the CFPB last week to avoid a “one-size-fits-all” approach to student lending without enabling credit unions “the flexibility to best serve their members.” Hoffman said that … Read More…

Friday, May 10, 2013

CFPB report: Student loan debt detrimental to borrowers’ financial lives

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The CFPB published a report on Wednesday that reveals how student loan debt can hinder a consumer’s financial life and provides public input-based options for lawmakers to consider in order to help borrowers manage student loan debt. “College can open … Read More…

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