Consumer Bureau Seeks to Undo Settlement and Repay Mortgage Lender

Consumer Bureau Seeks to Undo Settlement and Repay Mortgage Lender

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau wants to return a $105,000 penalty it collected last fall when it resolved a discrimination lawsuit.
Buying a Car? Trump’s Tariffs Could Make It More Expensive.

Buying a Car? Trump’s Tariffs Could Make It More Expensive.

New car prices could increase $4,000 or more, according to one estimate. And used cars could also rise in price. “It’s a crazy situation for consumers,” an expert said.
Buying a Home? Without the CFPB, You Need to Be Your Own Watchdog.

Buying a Home? Without the CFPB, You Need to Be Your Own Watchdog.

The C.F.P.B. had kept a close eye on mortgage lenders. But with the bureau hobbled, consumers should take several steps, starting with shopping for the best mortgage rates.