Consumer lending

The FCC released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Friday concerning the use of modern dialing technologies when contacting consumers on cell phones about student loan debts, mortgages, taxes and other debts owed to or guaranteed by the government.

U.S. consumers sharply increased their use of credit cards in March, pushing up total borrowing at the fastest pace in 15 years.

At least three large U.S. banks are preparing to go to market with new small-dollar installment loan products in a move that could potentially disrupt the payday lending industry.

The finance industry pushed back against a proposal by the CFPB that would ban arbitration clauses in consumer contracts, saying it will pave the way for a flurry of class action lawsuits and result in higher prices for products and services.

A debt-buying giant has been recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Midsize Employers.

A federal judge in Pennsylvania has ruled that a recovery agency facing alleged Fair Debt Collection Practices Act violations will see that case go forward.

Subprime auto lender Credit Acceptance Corp. has received a subpoena from the Maryland attorney general regarding its repossession and sales policies.

In a major setback for banks, credit unions, credit card companies and many other financial firms, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Thursday issued a proposal that would ban the use of arbitration clauses that prevent consumers from bringing class-action lawsuits.

ACA International, the largest association representing collection agencies, has released a white paper that directly responds to the CFPB's March report that focuses on collection complaints.

A phone billing company will pay $5.2 million to resolve Federal Trade Commission charges that it violated a court order that settled earlier charges of phone bill cramming by the FTC.