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Chооse аny five (5) оf the following questions. Do not spend more thаn 7 minutes on eаch question to avoid exceeding the allotted time. (40 minutes - 40 points) Eight (8) points per answered question You are the senior compliance officer for the Gretchen -Hamilton Community Bank, a state-licensed, FDIC-insured bank primarily serving immigrant communities. A new subordinate asks you about the importance of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to the bank. Define, explain, and give examples of the CFPB's origins, functions, and authorities. Why is this Bureau relevant to the bank, and what is the status of the CFPB since the Trump Administration took office on January 20, 2025? Define, explain, and give examples of consumer law and who is considered a consumer, mentioning why it is important in the United States. Define, explain, and give examples of the difference between a debit and a credit card. In explaining, mention which one has a higher risk, why, and which one you would recommend your family to use. Also explain how TILA and the CARD Act regulate late fees, overlimit fees, and interest-rate changes on credit cards. Define and explain the origin and reasons for the Odometer Act and discuss the consumer-protection goals of the Act and explain how Owens v. Samkle Automotive interprets the statute’s private remedy. Define, explain, and give examples of Payday Loans, including the type of borrowers who seek this type of credit and how they are protected under the law. Explain the case between the FDIC examiners and the Payday Lenders Association and what the settlement was in 2019, as explained in class. Define, explain, and give examples of the different types of student loans, and why the law treats them differently. Explain what the current status is regarding discharging them in personal bankruptcy cases, discussed in class You applied for and received approval for several credit cards. Even though you live and work in Florida, you must make the monthly payments to an address out of state when these companies have offices close to your home. Explain why you cannot make the payments locally. The interest rate on your credit ranges from 22% to 25%. Define, explain, and give examples of the similarities and differences between open-end and closed-end credit loans. Define, explain deceptive tactics, and give examples of at least two methods used to lure consumers. Define, explain, and give examples of the similarities and differences between the two types of consumer reports. In answering the question, mention how, when, and why they are used and what information they contain. Define, explain, and give examples of Adverse Actions. Under what circumstances would a creditor provide an adverse notice to a customer? Define, explain the origin and reasons for the passage of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (M-M Act), and give examples of what it provides and requires. Discuss the requirements imposed on in-home sales transactions by federal law and why policymakers may have felt these protections for consumers were necessary. Provide examples. Briefly define, explain, and give examples of 1) the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991, and give examples of the protections provided by federal law regarding telephone solicitations and the role of the National Do-Not-Call Registry. Define, explain the origin and reasons, and give examples of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Define, explain, and give examples of how consumer law addresses power imbalance and information disparity in transactions Define, explain, and give examples of how related legal fields like banking, antitrust, and bankruptcy law support the goals of consumer law. Define, explain the similarities and differences between a legal multi-level marketing program and an illegal pyramid scheme in Federal Trade Commission v. Skybiz.com, Inc., and the implications of the case. Include a discussion of how the court distinguishes the two. Define, explain, and give examples of the origin and reasons for the Truth in Lending Act of 1968, the importance of the Annual Percentage Rate (APR), and the “Right of Recession” when it applies under the Act.`
1. Required Questiоn tо be аnswered (20 minutes - 20 pоints) You receive а cаll from Taylor Mashburn, the bank's recruiter, to attend an interview at Savvy Consumers Bank in Miami, Florida, for a full-time compliance position in its Elite Consumer Division. Your interview will be with Bernardo Odreman, Executive Vice President of Resources, and Serge Masters, Executive Vice President and Chief Consumer Lending Officer. During the interview, you disclosed that you are a candidate for the FIU Juris Master's in Banking Compliance program and expect to graduate in August 2026. Based on the conversation, the three (3) senior officers who will make the hiring decision would like to know what you have learned in the Consumer Financial Services Laws and Regulations course you are currently taking at the FIU College of Law. The three (3) officers would like you to provide them with a summary and certain details of the Consumer Financial topics and cases discussed in class. Also, to determine whether you are up to date on current events, they would like to know any essential recent news you have read regarding the Consumer Financial Services legal and regulatory environment, as well as recent issues and scandals related to the course. The bank lacks the necessary staff and time to train newly hired employees without some basic knowledge of consumer finance laws and regulations. Also, justify how the bank will benefit by hiring you. Please write concisely for 20 minutes to express what you have learned to date and convince them to hire you (minimum 400 words). You may write more than 400 words for this question; however, please monitor the clock to stay within the 20 minutes allowed. In answering the question, use "I have learned" only once. Do not keep repeating it while writing your essay. Type the other examination answers as quickly as possible within seven (7) minutes each, and do not worry about spelling or grammar. A one-sentence answer is not acceptable for any of the questions below. Each paragraph should not exceed five (5) lines. If longer, please leave two spaces between paragraphs. Save frequently Please monitor your clock and do not exceed the allotted time. Best of luck on this first part of the Mid-Term Examination