Misleading Pension Advance Consumers Brings CFPB Heat
The CFPB is going after companies it alleges duped consumers into taking out pension advance loans by deceiving them about the terms of the deal. The California-based companies offered consumers lump-sum cash advances, in return for agreeing to redirect all or part of their pension payments over a period of eight years. The product was in reality a loan with high interest rates and fees. [8/24/15]