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The CFPB’s “Junk Fees” Initiative: Recent Developments and Trends

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The term “junk fee” is not defined under federal law, but the CFPB has focused on factors such as whether the fee would be unexpected to or take advantage of a reasonable consumer, the amount of the fee compared to the cost...more

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CFPB Proposes Limiting Credit Card Late Fees to $8 Per Late Payment

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On February 1, the CFPB issued a proposed rule to cut the “safe harbor” amount that banks and credit card companies can charge for late fees. If finalized, the proposed rule would reduce the maximum safe harbor limit for...more

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