If nothing else, home equity contracts are expensive, even compared to other home-secured finance options. They may require ...

CFPB research has indicated that medical debt on credit reports is “a poor predictor” of whether a person will repay a loan, ...

The Trump administration joined a lawsuit against Biden's rule banning medical debt from credit reports for tens of millions of Americans.

Supreme Court rulings and provisions in the recently-passed budget bill are bolstering the legality of the administration's ...

Sen. Gallego and 29 Senators seek explanation from CFPB on its reversal to include medical debt in credit reports.

Finance companies can continue to make lending decisions based on information about medical bills contained in consumer credit reports, a judge rules.

On July 15, 2025, a Federal Texas judge struck down a significant rule. The Biden-era Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ...

Financial institutions are embracing AI in commercial lending, but must manage data security and regulatory risks under ECOA ...

A federal judge in Texas removed a Biden-era finalized rule by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau that would have removed medical debt from credit ...

Congress overturned a rule that would have capped overdraft fees at some banks and credit unions. Consumer Investigator Caresse Jackman explains what that means for your money and how to avoid those ...

Whether directly or through a loved one, most Americans have dealt with financial fraud and scams. In fact, $12.5 billion in fraud losses were reported in 2024 alone, representing a 25 percent ...

A federal judge recently ruled that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau overstepped its authority in creating the rule, so medical debts will now remain on credit reports.