Democratic Representative Maxwell Frost of Florida has sent a letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) requesting an investigation into companies that provide 'rent now, pay later' plans. This request comes as housing costs continue to increase across the United States. Companies such as Flex and Livble are among those offering these payment options to tenants.
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Rep. Maxwell Frost Requests CFPB Investigation into 'Rent Now, Pay Later' Companies
Rep. Maxwell Frost has urged the CFPB to investigate 'rent now, pay later' companies amid rising housing costs. The request highlights concerns over financial services like those provided by Flex and Livble that allow tenants to manage rent payments differently.
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Florida Dem presses CFPB to probe ‘rent now, pay later’ companies as housing costs climb
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Rep. Maxwell Frost Requests CFPB Investigation into 'Rent Now, Pay Later' Companies