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2025-22813 — Consumer Leasing (Regulation M)

Starting January 1, 2026, the dollar limit for consumer leases that don’t have to follow certain rules is going up from $71,900 to $73,400 because of inflation. This change affects people who lease things like cars or equipment and makes sure the rules keep up with rising prices. It’s a simple update that helps protect consumers and businesses by keeping the leasing rules fair and clear.

2025-22875 — Appraisals for Higher-Priced Mortgage Loans Exemption Threshold

Starting January 1, 2026, the minimum loan amount that needs a special appraisal for higher-priced mortgage loans goes up from $33,500 to $34,200. This change affects lenders and borrowers by slightly raising the exemption threshold, meaning some smaller loans won’t need extra appraisals anymore. It’s all based on inflation adjustments to keep things fair and up to date!

2025-21626 — Regulatory Capital Rule: Modifications to the Enhanced Supplementary Leverage Ratio Standards for U.S. Global Systemically Important Bank Holding Companies and Their Subsidiary Depository Institutions; Total Loss-Absorbing Capacity and Long-Term Debt Requirements for U.S. Global Systemically Important Bank Holding Companies

Big U.S. banks that are super important to the economy are getting new rules to keep them safer and stronger. These changes tweak how much money they must keep on hand and how they handle long-term debt, helping prevent financial trouble. The new rules kick in soon and could affect how these banks manage billions in assets and debt.

2025-19865 — Small Business Lending Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B)

The CFPB is updating rules for small business loans to make things simpler and fairer for lenders and borrowers. These changes affect banks and lenders by redefining which loans count and what info they must collect, aiming to improve data quality. Comments on the proposal are open until December 15, 2025, so get ready to weigh in!

2025-19864 — Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B)

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is updating rules to make sure everyone gets a fair shot at credit, no matter who they are. These changes clarify how lenders should avoid unfair treatment and support special credit programs. If you want to share your thoughts, you’ve got until December 15, 2025, to speak up!

2025-19689 — Registry of Nonbank Covered Persons Subject to Certain Agency and Court Orders; Rescission

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is canceling a rule that made certain nonbank companies report government orders about their financial products. This change means those companies won’t have to share this info anymore, saving them and the Bureau time and money. The new rule takes effect right away on October 29, 2025, and aims to keep things simpler without hurting consumer protection.

Previous: 2025-22813 — Consumer Leasing (Regulation M)

Starting January 1, 2026, the dollar limit for consumer leases that don’t have to follow certain rules is going up from $71,900 to $73,400 because of inflation. This change affects people who lease things like cars or equipment and makes sure the rules keep up with rising prices. It’s a simple update that helps protect consumers and businesses by keeping the leasing rules fair and clear.

Next: 2025-22820 — Waste Prevention, Production Subject to Royalties, and Resource Conservation; Extension of Phase-In Requirements

The Bureau of Land Management is giving oil and gas companies more time to follow new rules about checking for leaks and measuring gas flares. These changes mainly affect companies working on public lands in the Western U.S. The deadline extension means companies can better prepare without rushing, helping save resources and avoid extra costs for now.