Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Government AdministrationDistrict of Columbia, United States1001-5000 Employees
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is a U.S. government agency based in Washington, D.C. It is a large federal institution with thousands of employees and a mandate to ensure that banks, lenders, and other financial companies treat consumers fairly. The bureau serves consumers who use financial products and services, safeguarding them from unfair practices in the financial marketplace. In January 2026, CFPB launched a HMDA data platform webpage that enables financial institutions to upload loan and application data, review edits, certify information, and submit 2025 HMDA data. These activities illustrate the agency's role as a regulatory and consumer-protection authority within the government administration sector.