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CFPB Sues Vanderbilt Mortgage, Alleging It ‘Traps People in Risky Loans’

CFPB Sues Vanderbilt Mortgage, Alleging It ‘Traps People in Risky Loans’
CFPB Sues Vanderbilt Mortgage, Alleging It ‘Traps People in Risky Loans’
January 06, 2025  |  CFPB

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau sued nonbank financing company Vanderbilt Mortgage & Finance Monday (Jan. 6), saying the company made loans to consumers despite evidence...

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FDIC Rates 5 Banks ‘Outstanding’ in CRA Compliance
FDIC Rates 5 Banks ‘Outstanding’ in CRA Compliance
January 03, 2025  |  Bank Regulation

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) rated five banks “outstanding” and one bank “needs to improve” in its latest monthly list of banks examined for...

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2025 is a Pivotal Year for BNPL as Providers, CFPB Clash Over Regulations
2025 is a Pivotal Year for BNPL as Providers, CFPB Clash Over Regulations
January 02, 2025  |  BNPL

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)’s continued push for regulation of buy now, pay later (BNPL) firms offers up a dual-edged sword: The agency’s interpretive...

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HomeStreet to Sell $990 Million in Loans to Bank of America
HomeStreet to Sell $990 Million in Loans to Bank of America
December 27, 2024  |  Loans

The Seattle-based parent company of HomeStreet Bank agreed to sell $990 million in multifamily commercial real estate loans to Bank of America. Get the Full...

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Wirex Adds 2 Stablecoins to Platform to Streamline Digital Currency Spending
Wirex Adds 2 Stablecoins to Platform to Streamline Digital Currency Spending
December 23, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

Wirex added two new stablecoins to its digital payments platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Morgan Stanley Expects Favorable Environment for Lenders in 2025
Morgan Stanley Expects Favorable Environment for Lenders in 2025
December 19, 2024  |  Loans

Morgan Stanley reportedly upgraded its rating and price targets on shares of several credit card companies and lenders, citing stabilization in consumer credit and an...

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El Salvador to Roll Back Bitcoin Project Under IMF Agreement
El Salvador to Roll Back Bitcoin Project Under IMF Agreement
December 19, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Wednesday (Dec. 18) that El Salvador will alter its bitcoin project as part of a staff-level agreement on a...

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CFPB On Alert for ‘New Sketchy Fee Tactics’ From Companies
CFPB On Alert for ‘New Sketchy Fee Tactics’ From Companies
December 19, 2024  |  CFPB

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is monitoring the consumer financial marketplace to spot companies’ attempts to charge junk fees in new ways after the regulator...

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54% of Consumers With Unstable Cash Flow Prefer Providers Offering Embedded Lending
54% of Consumers With Unstable Cash Flow Prefer Providers Offering Embedded Lending
December 19, 2024  |  Loans

Embedded lending, the integration of credit offerings into platforms where consumers and microbusinesses (MSBs) can apply for credit directly during a transaction, is gaining traction...

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