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CFPB released their Auto lending to Servicemember report. Their analysis reflects completed repossessions with voluntary surrender data.

Service members experience increased financial risks at many points in auto lending compared to non-service members, according to a new CFPB report.

Mike WarrenMarch 1, 2025

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Finance

California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation "DFPI" issues notice of proposed rulemaking under Debt Collection Licensing Act

The California DFPI announced a proposed regulatory update focusing on specific reporting and assessment requirements under the Debt Collection Licensing Act.

March 1, 2025 · 2 min read

Finance

CFPB Handles 20,000 Consumer Complaints Per Week

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau dispatches 20,000 weekly complaints to companies, seeking their responses. Director Chopra emphasized the resolutions achieved for consumers.

December 7, 2023 · 2 min read

Finance

CFPB focuses on auto finance practices in latest Supervisory Highlights. The report highlights repossession practices it alleges are unfair, including: "Repossession of vehicles without having a valid recorded lien to the vehicle."

The CFPB published its Fall edition of Supervisory Highlights examining the auto finance market, outlining findings on deceptive marketing, improper repossessions, and servicing failures.

March 1, 2025 · 2 min read

General

CFPB: Most debt collection complaints in 2023 were attempts to collect debts not owed.

The most frequent debt collection issue involved attempts to collect debts that consumers claimed they did not owe, making up 53% of all complaints.

March 1, 2025 · 2 min read

Finance

New report by the CFPB found that some servicers repossessed vehicles without a recorded lien, causing substantial injury to consumers.

Outstanding auto loan balances totaled more than $1.64 trillion through Q3 2024. The CFPB's auto finance data pilot reveals critical findings on repossession practices.

March 1, 2025 · 2 min read

Finance

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Settles with Nissan Motor Acceptance Corporation for Illegal Collections and Repossession Practices

The CFPB announced a settlement with Nissan Motor Acceptance Corporation over allegations of illegal collections and repossession practices.

December 7, 2023 · 2 min read

General

Unveiling Unlawful Auto Repossessions and Credit Report Disputes: Insights from the CFPB Supervisory Report

The CFPB's latest supervisory report uncovers concerning practices within the auto lending and credit reporting industries, including unlawful repossessions.

December 7, 2023 · 3 min read

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