CFPB Discontinues Enforcement Actions Against Major Financial Firms

February 28, 2025 - 04:54

The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB) has decided to discontinue several enforcement actions against prominent companies, including Capital One and Rocket Homes, following a period of upheaval within the agency under new leadership. This move comes just weeks after significant changes were implemented, influenced by directives from the previous administration.

In a series of voluntary dismissals filed on Thursday, the CFPB officially dropped lawsuits against not only Capital One and Rocket Homes but also Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, a subsidiary of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway. These actions reflect a strategic shift in the bureau’s approach to regulation and enforcement in the financial sector.

The decision to withdraw these lawsuits has raised questions about the agency's priorities moving forward and its commitment to consumer protection. Observers are closely watching how the CFPB will navigate its role in safeguarding consumers in an evolving financial landscape, especially amidst the challenges posed by recent political changes.