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CFPB Cracks Down on ‘Credit Repair’ Companies
Washington Post, July 7, 2017–Kenneth R. Harney
Two new legal settlements from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau–involving more than $2 million in penalties against credit repair companies–offer mortgage applicants sobering reminders about what to avoid if you feel you need help with your credit.