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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.
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.
CFPB Finalizes Rule Curbing Use and Reporting of Medical Debt
On January 7, 2025, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a final rule that would generally prohibit lenders from considering
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
New Rule Erases Medical Debt From Credit Reports: What It Means For You
If you have any medical debt, you’ll be glad to know it will no longer appear on your credit report. On Tuesday, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced the finalization of a rule that will remove an estimated $49 billion in medical bills from the credit reports of approximately 15 million people nationwide.
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.
$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.
How removing unpaid medical bills from credit reports could help consumers
Lenders will no longer be able to consider unpaid medical bills as a credit history factor when they evaluate potential borrowers in the U.S. for mortgages, car loans or business loans. Here's what you need to know.
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CFPB Alleges Credit Reporting Agency Conducted Sham Investigations of Errors
On January 7, 2025, the CFPB filed a lawsuit against a nationwide consumer reporting agency for violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Experian Accused of Tanking People's Credit Scores in New Lawsuit
The CFPB sues Experian for "sham investigations," alleging violations of FCRA and CFPA. Demands reforms and penalties.
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 ...
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CFPB targets Experian via lawsuit over credit report errors
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is suing Experian, claiming the nationwide consumer reporting agency is ...
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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.
Industry groups sue over Biden ban on medical debt from credit reports
Harvard University has hired another law firm to help it navigate a U.S. House investigation into its response to claims of ...
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8 Types of Companies That Are Looking at Your Credit Report
When you apply for a loan, you expect the lender to pull your credit report. After all, you’re borrowing money. It makes ...