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Banking Groups Warn CFPB of Adverse Impact on Small Banks of Proposed Elimination of Late Fee Safe Harbor, Request SBREFA Panel

Troutman Sanders

Bankers are opposing any effort by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or Bureau) to reduce or eliminate the late fee safe harbor, citing a potentially significant adverse impact on community banks and credit unions.

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Banking Groups Oppose CFPB’s Proposed Changes to Credit Card Late Fee Safe Harbor

Troutman Sanders

Bankers are gearing up to oppose an effort by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or Bureau) to prevent an increase in allowable late charges for credit cards. In letters dated August 1, the American Bankers Association , Consumer Bankers Association, Credit Union National Association, and National Association of Federally?Insured

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New York to Shorten Time to Collect Consumer Credit Transactions

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Today, you have six years to collect monies owed from consumer credit transactions. However, a bill approved by the New York Senate seeks to shorten the time to collect consumer credit transactions to three years. Personal bank loans. Credit union loan. Credit cards. Home equity loans.

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CFPB Report Highlights Consumer Experiences with Overdraft and NSF Fees

Troutman Sanders

The report found that roughly a quarter of consumers are still being charged these fees despite the CFPB’s hostility towards so called “junk fees,” which has led many banks and credit unions to eliminate such fees. Overdraft fees are somewhat more prevalent than NSF fees (23.6% versus 20%, respectively).

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Banking Regulatory Agencies Seek Information on Financial Institutions’ Use of Artificial Intelligence

Troutman Sanders

Five federal banking regulatory agencies are gathering information and comments on financial institutions’ use of artificial intelligence (AI), including machine learning. AI also can inform credit decisions by analyzing traditional data ( i.e., data typically found in a consumerscredit files) and alternative data.

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CFPB Focusing on Increasing Competition in Credit Card Market

Troutman Sanders

Implying that high interest rates are solely a result of lack of competition, the CFPB has: (i) published a proposed rule that would amend Regulation Z to decrease the safe harbor for credit card late fees; (ii) launched an update of its credit card database; (iii) and requested public feedback on how the consumer credit card market is functioning.

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Nevada Enacts Law Imposing Licensing Requirements and Regulations on Student Loan Servicers

Troutman Sanders

The law does not apply to banks, savings and loan associations, savings banks, thrift companies, or credit unions. Providing inaccurate information to a credit bureau. Misapplying student loan payments to the outstanding balance.