Nearly half of mortgage complaints covered problems when a borrower was unable to pay, such as seeking a modification or dealing with a foreclosure. For deposit account complaints, almost half were about opening, closing or maintaining accounts. “For military personnel and their families, the realities of military life, including deployments, frequent moves, and a high operational tempo, can sometimes make access to those services extremely challenging,” said CFPB official Holly Petraeus.
Fed financial stability report: Bank system remains resilient
The U.S. banking system remained sound and resilient, with regulatory capital ratios approaching or exceeding historical highs, the Federal Reserve said in the second of its two yearly reports on the nation’s financial stability.