Reminder: RSVP now for tomorrow’s 10 am CDT field hearing on challenges that consumers are experiencing with contract for deed and other forms of alternative financing. consumerfinance.gov/about-us/event…

Hey Coloradans! U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen and I are hosting a Resource Fair this Thursday with consumerfinance.gov. This is a great opportunity to get your questions answered on junk fees, scams and frauds, financial institutions and more! RSVP here: forms.gle/TAe35YWA2dbsQz…

Have you noticed that more companies are asking us to "subscribe" rather than just make a single purchase? That's because they know they can profit when they create obstacles for us to cancel. Federal regulators are taking new actions to stop this scam. whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/…

Today, the CFPB released an advisory opinion and research report on a form of home seller financing that is often referred to as contract for deed. consumerfinance.gov/about-us/newsr…

Today at 10 a.m. CT / 11 a.m. ET, the consumerfinance.gov will be hosting a hearing to talk housing and mortgages at the University of St. Thomas, St. Paul Campus. Join us for the conversation featuring Senator Tina Smith, Attorney General Keith Ellison, and Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan. Watch: consumerfinance.gov/about-us/event…

We'll be kicking off in just a few minutes. Tune in.

Thank you to Senator Tina Smith, Attorney General Keith Ellison, and Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan and all those who joined today’s consumerfinance.gov field hearing to share their stories. Your support and insight will help us ensure that the dream of homeownership doesn’t turn into a nightmare.

Today, the CFPB ordered Fay Servicing to pay a $2 million penalty for violations of mortgage servicing laws, as well as for violations of a 2017 agency order that addressed its illegal foreclosure practices. consumerfinance.gov/about-us/newsr…

Medical debt is a nationwide concern, but some communities bear a heavier burden. People in Native communities face roughly double the rate of medical debt in collections on their credit reports. Many also lack access to full-time healthcare providers. consumerfinance.gov/about-us/blog/…

Today, the CFPB published a new report finding Americans are paying tens of millions of dollars in fees to access their own money when getting “cash back” at large retail stores when making a purchase with a debit or prepaid card. consumerfinance.gov/about-us/newsr…

The CFPB wants to know more about Apple’s announcement that developers can build apps to facilitate payments outside of Apple Pay and Apple Wallet to determine whether it is a meaningful shift away from blocking competitive payments offerings. consumerfinance.gov/about-us/blog/…

The CFPB wants to meet consumers where they are. That’s why we’re excited to join Washington Office of the Secretary of State August 30 at PAX West to talk about how you can protect your finances while playing video games. west.paxsite.com

Today, the CFPB took action against repeat offender NewDay USA for deceiving active duty servicemembers and veterans seeking cash-out refinance loans. consumerfinance.gov/about-us/newsr…

Hey #PAXWest2024 - We're on the ground with Washington Office of the Secretary of State. Come visit us at booth 134!

Today, the CFPB issued its annual report on debt collection, which highlights aggressive and illegal practices in the collection of medical debt and rental debt. consumerfinance.gov/about-us/newsr…

Last week, I traveled to Alaska to meet with Tribal leaders, servicemembers at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, financial institutions, and consumer advocates to discuss the consumer finance issues impacting Alaskans’ lives.

Today, Secretary Pete Buttigieg opened a probe into some of the big airline points programs. The inquiry seeks to better understand: - Rewards devaluation tactics - Hidden pricing and junk fees - Risks of reductions in competition and choice