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The Fair Credit Reporting Act promotes the accuracy and privacy of information in consumer credit reports. It also controls the use of credit reports and requires consumer reporting agencies to maintain correct and complete files. The Equal Credit Opportunity Act requires that individual creditors apply credit standards in a fair manner.
Curtiss Martin has written: 'Federal consumer credit protection' -- subject(s): Law and legislation, Consumer credit
Nick Sidor has written: 'Consumer policy in the Canadian federal state' -- subject(s): Federal government, Case studies, Consumer credit, Consumer protection
It is possible to get a consumer credit report at the Federal Trade Commission. The credit reports are free and a person can ask a free copy of the credit reports once every 12 months.
The primary responsibility of the bureau is to implement the Maine Consumer Credit Code. The code requires the bureau to promote the development of equitable consumer credit practices; to promote competition among credit grantors, to assure that the regulation of consumer credit transactions in Maine conforms of the policies of the federal Truth in Lending Act.
Consumer Credit Counseling can be contacted through the answers.usa.gov webpage. They can also be contacted through the Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice.
The United States Trustee program keeps a list of accredited consumer credit counseling agencies on their websites. Also, the Federal Trade Commission website details information on finding consumer credit counseling agencies nearby.
Desert Schools Federal Credit Union is based in Arizona.
Fairmont Federal Credit Union is a credit union based in Fairmont, WV. Some of the services they offer include mortgage loans, consumer loans, checking accounts, savings accounts and online banking.
The Consumer Protection Act has influenced new rules for consumers recognized by the Federal Trade Commission and the Federal Reserve Board. Consumers can get free credit score disclosures if they had received terms that were less-than-favorable for auto loans. Also, if a lender denied credit to a consumer or in regard to mortgages, consumers may now get free credit scores. This does not mean the consumer will get a full credit report. But in most cases, full credit reports may be gotten free. The rules may influence consumers to get full credit reports.
These are your rights under Federal and State Law. The FCRA, FDCPA, and CROA all protect you (the consumer) and give you certain rights to protect yourself from the credit bureaus, creditors, collection agencies, and credit repair companies.
Bay Federal Credit Union offers many different services to the consumer. These services include: new and used auto loans as well as home purchases and refinancing.