CFPB Issues Interpretive Rule on Digital User Accounts for Buy Now, Pay Later Loans

Summary

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has issued an interpretive rule to clarify how lenders using digital user accounts for 'Buy Now, Pay Later' loans must comply with Regulation Z, including provisions for periodic statements and billing disputes.

Original source language: Federal Register — Consumer Financial Protection BureauOpen original release →

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