Last week, in a move intended to lower interest rates on federal student loans, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Bipartisan Student Loan Certainty Act , which had previously been passed by the Senate. The Act changes the interest rates for federal student loans other than Perkins Loans made on or after July 1, 2013. … Continue Reading
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CFPB issues final rule excluding credit card pre-account opening fees from 25% limit
By Barbara S. Mishkin on
Posted in Credit Cards, Regulatory and Enforcement
The CFPB has published a final rule in today’s Federal Register amending Regulation Z (Truth in Lending) to remove fees paid before a credit card account is opened from the scope of the 25% limit on total fees that may be charged during the first year after account opening. The final rule also includes corresponding amendments to the Official Reg Z Commentary. … Continue Reading