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CFPB Addresses Bilt Banking Shift, FTC Warns of Military Debt Scams

The CFPB is working to resolve consumer issues stemming from Bilt's recent bank partner transition, while the FTC has issued new warnings targeting debt relief scams aimed at military personnel.

By The Dispatch Newsroom · The Debt Dispatch NewsroomPublished July 12, 20264 min read

CFPB Works to Resolve Bilt Banking Transition Issues

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has announced it is actively working to ensure consumers affected by Bilt's transition to a new bank partner are appropriately remedied. CFPB officials met with Bilt to understand the challenges encountered and the steps taken to make affected customers whole [CFPB Newsroom]. This proactive engagement by the CFPB underscores its commitment to consumer protection during financial service provider changes.

FTC Highlights Military Debt Relief Scams

As part of Military Consumer Month 2026, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued consumer alerts warning military members and their families about prevalent debt relief scams. Scammers often promise to resolve debt problems, tricking individuals into paying them instead of their actual lenders. The FTC advises caution when encountering calls offering enrollment in special "military debt forgiveness" programs, urging consumers to pause and verify such offers [FTC Consumer Alerts]. These alerts emphasize the importance of awareness and vigilance, especially for the military community, which is frequently targeted by fraudulent schemes.

Updates to Consumer Complaint System and Financial Reporting

The CFPB continues to address systemic issues within its consumer complaint portal. The agency is correcting perceived flaws to restore the integrity and utility of the system, which has previously faced limitations in effectively addressing consumer complaints and providing practical information [CFPB Newsroom].

Additionally, the CFPB announced a joint final rule on adopting uniform standards for reporting financial data. This move aims to standardize how financial information is reported, potentially improving transparency and data quality across the industry [CFPB Newsroom]. In March 2026, the CFPB also made the 2025 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) loan application register data available, providing updated insights into mortgage lending practices [CFPB Newsroom].

These actions by the CFPB and FTC reflect ongoing efforts to protect consumers from financial exploitation and ensure more transparent and fair financial markets.