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The CFPB & Me

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About the CFPB
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About the CFPB

The CFPB & Me About the CFPB

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What do you think?

Which of the following issues fall within the CFPB's authority?

Based on what you now know, which of the following scenarios do you think the CFPB would have the authority to respond to the issue? (Check all that apply)

One of the major credit reporting agencies suffers a massive data breach that exposes sensitive personal information of approximately 147 million consumers.

A landlord regularly delays repairs, raises deposit disputes, and commits lease violations. Despite tenants’ efforts to resolve the matter directly with the landlord, no resolution is reached.

An online lender is involved in lending practices that violate state usury laws and charges excessive interest rates on consumer loans.

A mortgage service mishandles mortgage accounts, provides incorrect information to borrowers, and engages in unfair foreclosure practices.

An online payment platform enrolls consumers in credit accounts without their knowledge or consent and engages in misleading promotional offers.

A mortgage servicer fails to provide proper foreclosure relief options to borrowers, mishandles loan modifications, and charges excessive fees.

A hospital provides a patient with a medical bill that the patient views as excessive. The patient contacts the healthcare provider and the insurance company involved but doesn’t receive a satisfactory response.

An auto finance company misleads consumers about their rights and risks associated with loan modifications, as well as knowingly allowing borrowers to make payments they could not afford.

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What do you think?

What percentage of U.S. voters would you guess support the mission of the CFPB?

Respondents were asked whether they supported or opposed the CFPB after being given a brief description of the CFPB and its mission.

A ) Practically None (<10%)

B ) Only A Few (10%-25%)

C ) Less than Half (25%-50%)

D ) About Half (50%)

E ) Most (75%-90%)

F ) Nearly All (90%+)

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