The term “junk fee” is not defined under federal law, but the CFPB has focused on factors such as whether the fee would be unexpected to or take advantage of a reasonable consumer, the amount of the fee compared to the cost...more
4/8/2024
/ Banking Sector ,
Banks ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Credit Cards ,
Debit Cards ,
Excessive Fees ,
Fees ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Overdraft Fees ,
Proposed Rules ,
Regulation Z ,
Safe Harbors ,
Truth in Lending Act (TILA)
The U.S. banking regulators and state attorneys general have issued several appeals to the financial services industry to assist borrowers in financial distress due to the COVID-19 pandemic. These agencies have publicly...more
Recognizing the critical role that banks and other financial institutions play in providing capital and liquidity to American businesses and consumers, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), the...more
4/2/2020
/ Banking Sector ,
CARES Act ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Credit Reporting Agencies ,
Federal Reserve ,
Financial Stimulus ,
Lenders ,
Liquidity ,
Loans ,
Mortgages ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Relief Measures ,
SBA ,
Small Business ,
U.S. Treasury