US regulator orders Honda unit to pay $12.8 million for harming drivers' credit reports
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The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has ordered Honda's U.S. financing arm to pay $12.8 million for reporting inaccurate information that affected the credit reports of 300,000 drivers of Honda and Acura vehicles.
January 17, 2025 | 5:00 pm
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Honda's U.S. financing arm has been fined $12.8 million by the CFPB for reporting inaccurate credit information affecting 300,000 drivers.
The fine imposed by the CFPB is a significant legal and financial issue for Honda's U.S. financing arm, which could impact investor sentiment negatively in the short term. The $12.8 million penalty and the negative publicity from affecting 300,000 drivers' credit reports could lead to a decrease in stock price.
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