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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

CFPB v. BloomTech

SettledFiled: April 16, 2024

BloomTech and Allred allegedly made false representations about the income share agreements and the benefits students would receive if they entered them, including that the agreements were not loans and carried no finance charge, that the school’s interests were aligned with its students’ interests, and that the school had high job-placement rates and a top-notch curriculum and instructors. BloomTech and Allred allegedly violated the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010’s prohibition of deceptive and abusive acts or practices. BloomTech allegedly violated the Truth in Lending Act and its implementing regulation, Regulation Z, and the Holder Rule.

Summary generated from official Consumer Financial Protection Bureau press release

Source: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Press Release ↗

Parties

Defendants / Respondents
  • BloomTech Inc.
  • d/b/a Bloom Institute of Technology
  • BloomTech
  • Lambda, Inc.
  • Austen Allred

Dates

Filed
April 16, 2024
Published
April 17, 2024

Case Details

Industry
Education
Penalty Type
Fine