Consumer Financial Protection Bureau news and trends

CFPB Says Data Aggregators Should Pay Fees

August 05, 2026
CFPB Readies New Probe Into Credit Card Late Fees
CFPB // July 09, 2026

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has submitted a request for information regarding credit card late fees and late payments, according to a Pending EO 12866 Regulatory Review posted by the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA). Get the Full Story Complete the form...

CFPB Revokes Lending Guidance for Disadvantaged Borrowers
CFPB // June 17, 2026

The CFPB has rescinded six-year-old guidance for lenders on offering special purpose credit programs (SPCPs). 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....

CFPB Staff Return Plan Signals Agency Is Still Standing
CFPB // May 13, 2026

Staffers at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) are reportedly heading back to the office. 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....

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...

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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 […]

FinTechs and Retailers Press President Trump on Rule 1033

July 25, 2025
For open banking to function, traditional financial institutions and FinTechs must collaborate as data is passed from the traditional players to digital innovators, forging new products and services set on...

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...

Quick Reads
CFPB Says Data Aggregators Should Pay Fees

August 05, 2026
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) plans to reconsider a final rule on personal financial data rights that became effective in January 2025, according to a rulemaking update posted in a pending regulatory review notice by the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and […]

CFPB Readies New Probe Into Credit Card Late Fees

July 09, 2026
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has submitted a request for information regarding credit card late fees and late payments, according to a Pending EO 12866 Regulatory Review posted by...

CFPB Revokes Lending Guidance for Disadvantaged Borrowers

June 17, 2026
The CFPB has rescinded six-year-old guidance for lenders on offering special purpose credit programs (SPCPs). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

CFPB Staff Return Plan Signals Agency Is Still Standing

May 13, 2026
Staffers at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) are reportedly heading back to the office. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...