It has been 3 years since the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act was signed into law. Now in 2013, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is taking a more active role in overseeing auto loans and car dealerships.
In a few short years, the CFPB has taken on credit card companies, the big 3 credit bureaus, and predatory lenders. They have informed the public of consumer protection laws and issued rules to protect homeowners from foreclosure. As they turn their focus to the auto industry, though, some people in the industry are jumping to conclusions, imagining regulators breathing down their necks and slapping dealerships with fines every time someone forgets to dot an “i” or cross a “t.”
In response to these concerns, the CFPB has reached out to dealership groups and even sent out a representative Richard Hackett to the National Automobile Dealers Assn. convention in Orlando, Fl. At the convention, Hackett explained that the CFPB expects some human error in dealerships, but their main goal is to spot patterns of non-compliance in dealerships. The CFPB is trying to strike the right balance of alleviating fears while also letting dealerships know that they aren’t going anywhere. Dealerships will need to learn to work with the CFPB and stay current on consumer laws and regulations. As long as they are willing to take those steps, there is no need to worry.
As part of the Complete Special Finance Solution, Special Finance Group works with their associated dealerships to keep the special finance reps current on all new consumer protection laws. Compliance is more important than ever, and having the Complete Special Finance Solution gives your special finance department yet another advantage over the competition.
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