Equal Credit Opportunity (Regulation B); Special Purpose Credit Programs; Rescission
Abstract
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Bureau) is rescinding an advisory opinion issued in December 2020 regarding Regulation B, which implements the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA), as it applies to certain aspects of special purpose credit programs designed and implemented by for-profit organizations to meet special social needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 2026-12149 Federal Register document?
Document 2026-12149 is a Final Rule published by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in the Federal Register on June 17, 2026. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Bureau) is rescinding an advisory opinion issued in December 2020 regarding Regulation B, which implements the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA), as it applies to certain aspects of special purpose credit programs designed and implemented by for-profit organizations to meet special social needs. View the original at https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/17/2026-12149/equal-credit-opportunity-regulation-b-special-purpose-credit-programs-rescission.
Is document 2026-12149 an economically significant rule?
No. Document 2026-12149 is not classified as economically significant under Executive Order 12866. Economically significant rules require OIRA review and are estimated to have impacts of $100 million or more per year.