The CFPB has issued a report, “Mortgages to First-time Homebuying Servicemembers,” that focuses on mortgage loans made from 2006 to 2016 to first-time homebuyers who are serving in the military or are veterans....more
At the end of last week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that they have entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) “to provide mutual assistance in the oversight and...more
12/18/2018
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Consumer Financial Products ,
Department of Veterans Affairs ,
Educational Institutions ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Memorandum of Understanding ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Student Enrollment ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices ,
Veterans
The FTC has launched a new page on its website dedicated to its Military Task Force. According to the FTC, it created the Task Force “to focus on identifying the particular needs of military consumers and developing...more
On July 19, the Federal Trade Commission will hold a workshop in San Antonio titled the “2017 Military Consumer Financial Workshop: Protecting Those Who Protect Our Nation.” The FTC has uploaded an agenda and list of...more
6/23/2017
/ Automotive Loans ,
Banking Sector ,
Consumer Financial Products ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Debt Collection ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Financial Fraud ,
Financial Literacy ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Military Service Members ,
Student Loans ,
Veterans
On May 25, Congressman Dan Kildee (D-Michigan) referred a bill to the House Committee on Armed Services titled the “Transparency in Military Lending Act of 2017.” ...more