Blog

We’re accepting applications for membership on all of our advisory groups. We’re inviting applications from individuals who can provide us with guidance as we carry out our work. 

We are accepting applications for membership on our Academic Research Council (ARC).

After reviewing more than 3,400 comments on our student loan Payback Playbook, we worked to create revised prototype disclosures. The updated Payback Playbook prototype will provide borrowers with personalized and actionable information on their student loan repayment plan options and help borrowers secure a monthly payment they can afford.

We have heard from consumers across the country about their experiences with debt collection. In our new debt collection series, we will share these stories as well as findings from a survey report on consumers’ views about debt collection. 

We surveyed consumers regarding their views and experiences in debt collection, and today we have released a report on our findings. 

Reviewing your credit is the first step to building a strong financial foundation for your new home.

As the number of older Americans with student debt has quadrupled, older borrowers complain about many problems with lenders, loan servicers, and debt collectors that exacerbate their financial challenges.

There are many credit scores available to you as a consumer as well as to lenders. A credit score you receive may not be the same score your lender is using to make a credit decision. Your credit score starts with the information in your credit report and may be different depending on the data used to calculate it.

A look at the CFPB’s fair lending focus in the new year. 

In a few short weeks we’ll be celebrating the new year. If you are resolving to make 2017 the year you buy a home, then we’re here to help you achieve your goals. Read on to learn how to find the home loan that’s right for you.