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Industry groups sue to stop Biden from banning medical debt on credit reports
Opposition is quickly forming against the Biden administration’s rule to ban medical debt from appearing on consumers’ credit reports, threatening the viability of what could be a popular regulation.
Consumers with medical debt stuck in the middle as ban from credit report faces lawsuit
With the new lawsuits, consumers with medical debt will be stuck in the middle but experts say there are options.
CFPB Finalizes Rule Removing Medical Debt From Credit Reports
The agency estimated the rule will remove more than $49 billion in medical bills from the credit reports of about 15 million Americans.
CFPB unveils rule to erase medical debt from credit reports
The amendment to Regulation V is expected to raise the number of mortgage approvals by about 22,000 loans per year.
CFPB finalizes rule barring medical debt from credit reports
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on Tuesday finalized its rule barring medical debt from being included on credit reports, potentially freeing up billions in credit. The finalized
$49 billion in medical debt will be wiped off Americans' credit reports—what you need to know
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has finalized a rule to keep medical bills off of consumers’ credit reports.
CFPB Removes $49 Billion In Medical Debt From Credit Reports, Boosting Financial Access For 15 Million Americans
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has announced significant changes to how medical debt affects consumers' financial health. Medical bills will no longer appear on credit reports or factor into lending decisions,
Medical debt will be removed from credit reports, affecting 170,000 Nevadans
Nevada has about 170,000 adults who report medical debt, which can pose a significant financial hardship. But a new federal rule could ease some pressure when folks apply for loans.
Experian credit bureau sued for allegedly failing to properly probe consumer complaints
Experian was sued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which accused the Costa Mesa-based credit bureau of failing to ...
Experian accused of failing to properly investigate consumer disputes
A top watchdog agency for consumer finance has accused credit rating company Experian of failing to properly investigate ...
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CFPB sued for exceeding its authority on medical debt rule
Two trade groups filed a lawsuit against the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau claiming it exceeded its authority and ...
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CFPB Sues Experian Accusing Credit Reporting Agency of 'Sham Investigations' in Consumer Dispute Process
The CFPB has sued Experian, claiming the company failed to properly investigate consumer credit report disputes.
CFPB Proposes Rule to Stop Data Brokers from Selling Sensitive Personal Data
The CFPB’s proposed rule restricts the sale of Social Security numbers, income data, and other personal identifiers.
Industry Groups Sue Over Biden Ban on Medical Debt From Credit Reports
(Reuters) - Two groups representing the credit reporting and credit union industries have filed a lawsuit challenging a new ...
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CFPB Finalizes Rule Removing Medical Bills from Credit Reports
On January 7, 2025, the CFPB announced the finalization of a rule amending Regulation V, which implements the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), 15 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq., to prohibit the inclusion of ...