WASHINGTON–Construction spending exceeded forecasts for November, hitting its highest level in 10.5 years.
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WASHINGTON—As part of its multi-pronged effort to inform public understanding of the debt collection industry, the CFPB has released a Report On Risks in the Online Debt Sales Market, which highlights potential risks to consumers’ personal information posed by debt sales online.
IRVINE, Calif.—The foreclosure inventory declined by 30% and completed foreclosures declined by 25.9% compared with November 2015, according to the November 2016 National Foreclosure Report from CoreLogic.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.–Xtend, Inc. is reporting that its recent partnership with Zipwhip has resulted in a significant pipeline of two-way text implementation projects for its credit union customer-owners.
RIVERWOODS, Ill.—Consumers applying for their first credit card may find it a little harder these days to get their plastic.
NEW YORK—New York State is delaying implementation of the nation's first cyber security rules for banks and insurers.
FAIRHOPE, Ala.–CU*South, a 100% credit union-owned CUSO, announced that the price of a share of Class A common stock would increase to $40,000.00 effective immediately.
WASHINGTON–One congressman is blasting a move by the Federal Housing Authority to lower FHA mortgage insurance premiums. The FHA said it is reducing premiums from .085% to 0.60%.
WASHINGTON—Perhaps not too surprisingly, a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau report has found that more than one-in-four consumers contacted by debt collectors felt “threatened.”
WASHINGTON—To illustrate consumers’ experiences with debt collection, the CFPB has unveiled an online series of consumers’ stories about their debt collection experiences.