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CFPB Final Rule on Credit Unchanged From Industry-Supported Proposal

April 22, 2026
CFPB credit rules
Credit Reporting Breakdowns Drive CFPB Complaint Wave
CFPB // April 02, 2026

The latest Consumer Financial Protection Bureau data leaves little ambiguity about where the credit ecosystem is facing pressure. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

Embedded Finance Firms Brace for Tighter US Regulations
Regulation // February 26, 2026

From Amazon to dentist offices to Uber, companies that aren’t banks are the new face of financial services. Embedded finance offers credit, buy now, pay later, card installment plans, payments and insurance for everything from Prada handbags and veneers to Uber driver wages. With three...

White House Says CFPB Rules Cost Americans $237 Billion
CFPB // February 17, 2026

Republican lawmakers vowed Tuesday (Feb. 17) to reform the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) after a White House report detailed what it said are the costs of the agency and its regulations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Sen. Warren Says CFPB Hurts President Trump’s Affordability Push
Credit Cards // January 25, 2026

President Donald Trump has been lobbying for a 10% cap on credit card interest rates. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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Credit Reporting Breakdowns Drive CFPB Complaint Wave

April 02, 2026
The latest Consumer Financial Protection Bureau data leaves little ambiguity about where the credit ecosystem is facing pressure. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you […]

Embedded Finance Firms Brace for Tighter US Regulations

February 26, 2026
From Amazon to dentist offices to Uber, companies that aren’t banks are the new face of financial services. Embedded finance offers credit, buy now, pay later, card installment plans, payments...

CFPB Corrects ‘Invisible’ Count as Millions Struggle to Shake Credit Limbo

July 03, 2025
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) reports that the ranks of the “credit invisibles” in the U.S. have thinned. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

CFPB Moves to Keep Synapse Case Alive for Consumer Relief

June 23, 2025
Reports of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s death have been exaggerated. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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CFPB Final Rule on Credit Unchanged From Industry-Supported Proposal

April 22, 2026
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) published its final rule on the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B) on Wednesday (April 22). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By […]

White House Says CFPB Rules Cost Americans $237 Billion

February 17, 2026
Republican lawmakers vowed Tuesday (Feb. 17) to reform the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) after a White House report detailed what it said are the costs of the agency and...

Sen. Warren Says CFPB Hurts President Trump’s Affordability Push

January 25, 2026
President Donald Trump has been lobbying for a 10% cap on credit card interest rates. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

CFPB and DOJ Say Creditors Can Consider Borrowers’ Citizenship Status

January 12, 2026
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Department of Justice withdrew a 2023 joint statement that warned lenders not to look at an applicant’s immigration status when considering extending credit....