2021-2022 CFPB Rules and Summaries

2022 Rule Summaries

DateCFPB Notification of RulesSummaries / Comment LettersImportant Dates
NovemberCFPB Notice and Request for Comment Regarding the CFPB’s Inquiry Into Big Tech Payment PlatformsSummary Available
OctoberAdvisory Opinion: Fair Credit Reporting; Facially False DataSummary AvailableEffective date: October 26, 2022
SeptemberRequest for Information Regarding Mortgage Refinances and ForbearancesSummary Available
JulyFair Credit Reporting; Permissible Purposes for Furnishing, Using, and Obtaining Consumer ReportsSummary AvailableEffective date: July 5, 2022
JulyDebt Collection Practices (Regulation F); Pay to Pay FeesSummary AvailableEffective date: July 5, 2022
JuneRequest for Information Regarding Employer-Driven DebtSummary Available
JuneAdvanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding Credit Card Late Fees and Late PaymentsSummary Available
JuneRequest for Information Regarding Relationship Banking and Customer ServiceSummary Available
MayAuthority of States To Enforce the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010Summary AvailableEffective date: May 26, 2022
MayEqual Credit Opportunity (Regulation B); Revocations or Unfavorable Changes to the Terms of Existing Credit ArrangementsSummary AvailableEffective date: May 18, 2022
AprilSupervisory Authority Over Certain Nonbank Covered Persons Based on Risk Determination; Public Release of Decisions/OrdersSummary Available
FebruaryRequest for Information Regarding Fees Imposed by Providers of Consumer Financial Products/ServicesSummary Available
JanuaryNotice and Request for Comment Regarding the CFPB’s Inquiry Into Buy-Now-Pay-Later (BNPL) ProvidersSummary Available

2021 Rule Summaries

DateCFPB Notification of RulesSummaries / Comment LettersImportant Dates
NovemberNotice and Request for Comment Regarding the CFPB’s Inquiry Into Big Tech Payment PlatformsSummary: AvailableComments close December 06, 2021
SeptemberProposed Rulemaking: September 2021 Proposal Regarding Small Business Lending Data CollectionExec. Summary: Available
AugustInterpretive Rule on Certain Mortgage and Disclosure Timing Requirements for the 2021 Juneteenth Federal HolidaySummary: AvailableEffective on August 12, 2021 
JuneFinal Rule: Qualified Mortgage Definition Under the Truth in Lending Act (Regulation Z): General QM Loan Definition; Delay of Mandatory Compliance DateSummary: AvailableEffective on June 30, 2021
JuneInterpretive Rule: Examinations for Risks to Active-Duty Servicemembers and Their Covered DependentsSummary: AvailableEffective on June 23, 2021 
AprilCFPB Proposes Delay of Effective Date for Recent Debt Collection RulesSummary: Available
AprilFinal Rule — Qualified Mortgage Definition under the Truth in Lending Act (Regulation Z): General QM Loan Definition; Delay of Mandatory Compliance Date

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Summary: AvailableEffective date June 30, 2021
AprilNotice of Proposed Rulemaking: Protections for Borrowers Affected by the COVID-19 Emergency Under the Real EstateSummary: Available
AprilFinal rule: Protections for Borrowers Affected by the COVID-19 Emergency Under the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA), Regulation XSummary: AvailableThis final rule is effective on August 31, 2021.
MarchSummary: Proposal to Delay the Mandatory Compliance Date of QM Definition Final Rule

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Summary: Available
MarchRequest for Information and Comment on Financial Institutions’ Use of Artificial Intelligence, Including Machine LearningSummary: Available  Comment Letter: Available
FebruaryFinal Rule: Qualified Mortgage Definition Under the Truth in Lending Act (Regulation Z): Seasoned QM Loan DefinitionSummary: AvailableEffective date: March 21, 2021
JanuaryFinal Rule, re: CFPB Debt Collection Practices (Time-Barred Debt)Summary: AvailableEffective date: January 29, 2022 
JanuaryFinal rule, re: CFPB Debt Collection Practices (Communications)Summary: AvailableEffective date: January 29, 2022