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CFPB Complaint Blackout: What Consumers Can Still See
Updated August 20, 2026 The CFPB complaint blackout changes how consumers can view certain complaint information online. The agency stopped publishing unverified complaint narratives and associated visualizations on August 14, 2026. The change does not end the federal complaint process. Consumers can still submit complaints about covered financial products and services. Key Facts The CFPB…
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Medical Debt Banned From Credit Reports Under New CFPB Rule
Medical debt banned from credit reports marks a major shift by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. While this reform protects millions from sudden credit score drops, it does not cancel the underlying medical debts. Key Facts Credit file protection: Nationwide credit reporting agencies cannot include medical debt on consumer credit files. Underwriting changes: Lenders may…
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CFPB Complaint Narratives: What Changes Now
Updated: August 20, 2026 CFPB complaint narratives will no longer be published in the Consumer Complaint Database under a policy change announced August 14, 2026. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says it is also ending associated public visualizations, but consumers can still submit complaints and the agency says it will continue processing and monitoring them.…