CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION ACT
Act that determine and outline the standards applied to national banks. An amendment to the National Bank Act, it seeks to increase oversight and clarify the laws that govern financial transactions to protect consumers from these transactions. This legislation led to the creation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), which regulates various financial products and services.
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A department in a government that is responsible for standards in occupational safety, wages, and insurance benefits .
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Land Lease Option
An option in a lease contract, which grants the lessee the right to lengthen the lease period beyond the specified original time frame. Normally, t ...
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