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WASHINGTON–The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has released two reports it said show “more work needs to be done” to help mortgage borrowers coping with the COVID-19 pandemic and economic downturn.

COLUMBUS, Ohio–Sherpa Technologies, a CUSO of Corporate One FCU, said it is partnering with Juniper Payments, the largest non-bank, cloud-based service provider of inter-bank transactions and reporting systems in the U.S., have formed a strategic partnership to provide a comprehensive portfolio of payment solutions through an integration between their respective payment hubs.

AUSTIN—Seeking to not only help the underserved but also to drive what it sees as much-needed collaboration within the CU community, University Federal Credit Union spearheaded what it is said is the first-ever CU partnership on a Habitat for Humanity home build.

WASHINGTON—Smart home security and monitoring company Vivint Smart Homes Inc. has agreed to pay $20 million to settle Federal Trade Commission allegations that the Utah-based firm misused credit reports to help unqualified customers obtain financing for the company’s products and services, the FTC said.

WASHINGTON—The nation’s largest apartment landlords, which collectively own more than two million units, are being cautioned over any evictions by the CFPB and the FTC.

MADISON, Wis.–The Filene Research Institute has announced a partnership with CMutual, an insurance specialist and protection solutions provider for credit unions, building societies and mutual lenders in Ireland and the United Kingdom. According to Filene, the exclusive knowledge-sharing partnership gives CMutual’s credit union partners full access to 40 years of Filene’s CU expertise and a library of more than 500 research reports.