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CFPB denies petition to set aside investigative demand in student loan discharge probe

On September 19, the CFPB published a recent decision and order denying the petition of one of the nation’s largest private student loan servicers to set aside the CFPB’s civil investigative demand (CID) in connection with its investigation into potential violations of the CFPA’s prohibition of unfair, deceptive, and abusive acts and practices for attempting to collect on loans that had been previously discharged in bankruptcy.

Leagues, credit union continue advocacy in Washington, D.C.

Credit unions continued their advocacy in the nation’s capital this week, with Leagues representing credit unions from six states in Washington, D.C.

CFPB announces consumer reporting rulemaking

On September 21, the CFPB announced the beginning of its anticipated rulemaking regarding consumer reporting, including a proposal to remove medical bills from credit reports.

Mastercard Tells Congress Credit Card Competition Act Is Bad for Consumers, Businesses

Mastercard has written a letter to several members of the United States Congress, outlining its opposition to the Credit Card Competition Act.  The legislation would “remove consumer choice, erode security, eliminate rewards and prevent small businesses from investing in their future,” the company said in a Friday (Sept. 22) press release

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