On May 26, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (the Bureau or CFPB) issued its third Circular, emphasizing that creditors must adhere to the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) and
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Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA)
CFPB Advisory Opinion Clarifies that ECOA Applies Throughout Credit Lifecycle
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On May 9, 2022, the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB or the Bureau) issued an advisory opinion to clarify that the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) and Regulation B (Reg…
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CFPB Expands Anti-Discrimination by Applying UDAAP to Credit and Non-credit Products
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has expanded its anti-discrimination oversight and enforcement of covered persons to all consumer finance products and services, regardless of whether they involve an extension of…
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