Kraninger served as the Bureau's leader since December 2018. Here’s what her departure means, and what potentially what to expect from President Biden’s CFPB director nominee, Rohit Chopra.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Richard Cordray to Discuss Time at CFPB
The former director will also address what he learned at the CFPB and how he would apply those lessons to tackling the COVID-19 economy. Here's what else is happening in The Week Ahead.
Read More »Regulation Vs. Added Costs
A change of name for the CFPB to the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection is likely to cost the industry millions. Here’s why.
Read More »Ex-CFPB Director Cordray Wins Ohio Democratic Governor Primary
Richard Cordray, formerly the Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Tuesday night clinched the Democratic nomination for the governorship of Ohio. Campaigning on both his history at the CFPB and a promise to focus on economic matters affecting ...
Read More »District Judge Sides With President Trump on CFPB Director
A federal judge appointed by President Trump has delivered the administration a legal victory with a decision supporting the President’s choice for head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Kelly refused Wednesday to block President ...
Read More »Legal Perspective: Untangling What Having Two Acting Directors of CFPB Means
This controversy of who will lead the CFPB in the interim of a new director being confirmed by the Senate will eventually be resolved, but given the novel legal issues it presents and the strong interests on both sides, it could take time to wind through the courts. And the fact that we are faced with this uncertainty has serious consequences, because any actions undertaken by an unauthorized Acting Director could be void.
Read More »Mulvaney Implements 30-Day Hiring & Reg Freeze Amidst Controversy
During a press conference Tuesday afternoon, White House budget director Mick Mulvaney ran down his plans for the CFPB amidst a tempestuous succession and legal challenge.
Read More »Cordray Announcement Stirs the Industry
CFPB Director Richard Cordray’s announcement of his resignation has caused a slew of reactions in the industry. What is his next move? And what does this mean for the future of housing?
Read More »The Numbers Don’t Lie: Tracking Nationwide Mortgage Delinquency
Dig down into the latest delinquency stats on the national, state, county, and metro-level area…
Read More »CFPB Outlines Protecting Consumer-shared Data
The CFPB seeks to ensure consumers can share their data to third party companies, such as “fintech” firms, banks, and other financial institutions, with the peace of mind that their data is valued and protected.
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