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DFPI Announces Members of New Debt Collection Advisory Committee
The DFPI today announced the formal creation of its inaugural debt collection advisory committee, a seven-member board that will provide critical feedback to the Department as it stands up its debt collection licensing program. Read more …
Lambda School Reaches Settlement with DFPI, Agreeing to End Deceptive Educational Financing Practices
The DFPI today finalized a settlement with San Francisco-based Lambda, Inc. which removes deceptive language from Lambda School’s student contracts. Read more …
During Inaugural Economic Equity Conference, DFPI Unveils Findings of Diversity in State Banking Survey
The DFPI calls on Financial Leaders to Develop Strategies for Inclusive Economic Recovery. Read more …
DFPI Reminds Debt Collectors, Mortgage Lenders and Servicers about COVID-19 Renter and Homeowner Protections
The DFPI issues a reminder to future debt collector licensees and existing mortgage lenders and servicers about protections for California renters and homeowners during the pandemic.
DFPI Accepting Applications for Second Round of CalMoneySmart Grants
The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) is now accepting applications for its CalMoneySmart Grant Program. Read more …
DFPI Sanctions Former PACE Solicitor Under California’s New Consumer Financial Protection Law
The DFPI today permanently barred James Jacob Berry and any company he owns or controls from seeking future enrollment as a PACE solicitor’s agent or PACE solicitor. Read more…
California DFPI Continues to Expand Consumer Protection Efforts during the COVID-19 Pandemic
The Department of Financial Protection and Innovation continues to expand efforts to protect consumers from financial impacts of the lethal virus.
California Applauds Appointment of U.S. Education Secretary Cardona and Joins States in Asking for Better Student Loan Protections
The Department of Financial Protection and Innovation joins financial regulators across the country to congratulate newly-confirmed Education Secretary Miguel Cardona and invited him to partner with states in protecting student loan borrowers.
DFPI Launches Investigation Into Student-Loan Debt-Relief Companies and Takes Action Against Optima Advocates
The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) today launched an investigation into whether student-loan debt-relief companies operating in California are engaging in illegal conduct. Read more…
The DFPI Signs MOUs Believed to be Among the Nation’s First with Earned Wage Access Companies
The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) has signed memorandums of understanding with five earned wage access companies. Read more…
Under Expanded Consumer Protection Authority, the DFPI Launches Investigation into Multiple Debt Collectors
The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation today announced an investigation into multiple debt collectors. Read more…
California Consumer Financial Protection Law in Effect, DFPI Better Prepared to Protect Consumers and Foster Financial Innovation
January 4, 2021, With the California Consumer Financial Protection Law in effect, the DFPI will exercise expanded powers to better protect consumers. Read more…
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