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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has issued a final rule aimed at protecting consumers in Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing, a program that lets property owners fund energy-efficient home improvements through tax assessments. This rule ensures that consumers' ability to repay is considered before PACE loans are approved and includes new disclosure requirements to help consumers better understand their financial obligations. The rule includes adjustments specific to PACE loans to address their unique nature and excludes PACE loans from qualifying as "qualified mortgages," which typically have regulatory protections. The changes are meant to standardize practices across states, improve consumer understanding, and ultimately prevent unaffordable loans that could lead to financial difficulties.

The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection issued a correction to a previously published rule regarding the definition of a Qualified Mortgage under the Truth in Lending Act, which appeared in the Federal Register on December 29, 2020. The correction fixes a minor error in the wording of an amendatory instruction related to the regulation that guides mortgage definitions. The change will become effective on March 1, 2021. For further details, individuals can contact Amanda Quester at the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has finalized changes to the regulation known as Regulation Z, which enforces the Truth in Lending Act (TILA). These updates adjust the dollar amounts tied to several loan thresholds, including those for high-cost mortgages, qualified mortgages, and credit card interest disclosures. The adjustments are based on the 3.4% increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) from April 2023 to April 2024 and will take effect on January 1, 2025. The changes ensure that the thresholds reflect current economic conditions, making it easier for consumers to understand loan costs and requirements.

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) is planning to submit an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) concerning the Truth in Lending Act (TILA), Regulation Z. This submission is part of a review in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. TILA aims to facilitate informed credit decision-making and comparisons by mandating accurate disclosure of credit costs to consumers. Public comments on the proposed information collection are invited and should be submitted by March 8, 2021.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has issued an advisory opinion that revokes a previous opinion from November 2020 regarding earned wage products. The 2020 opinion had stated that certain earned wage access programs did not qualify as "credit" under the Truth in Lending Act and Regulation Z, but the CFPB found this analysis flawed and contributing to confusion in the financial market. The Bureau concluded that the 2020 opinion failed to provide clarity, as few products actually met its criteria, leading to widespread misunderstanding about the classification of such products. The rescinded opinion was officially effective as of January 15, 2025.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has amended Regulation Z, which implements the Truth in Lending Act, to introduce a new exemption so certain depository institutions and credit unions no longer need to create escrow accounts for higher-priced mortgage loans. To qualify for this exemption, institutions must have assets of $10 billion or less and fewer than 1,000 such loans from the previous year, and meet other criteria like operating in rural or underserved areas. The final rule, effective February 17, 2021, aims to reduce regulatory burdens on smaller institutions while maintaining consumer protection standards.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is seeking public comments on renewing two information collection requirements as part of its obligations under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The first collection relates to recordkeeping, disclosure, and reporting requirements in connection with Regulation Z, which involves the Truth in Lending Act. The second concerns account-based disclosures linked to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Regulations E and DD and Federal Reserve Regulation CC, ensuring proper disclosure about electronic fund transfers and deposit accounts. The public has until April 27, 2021, to submit their comments, which will be considered a matter of public record.