Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
The CFPB is the primary U.S. federal agency responsible for consumer financial protection. If you believe a lender has treated you unfairly, the CFPB complaint database is where to start.
- CFPB Homepage — Consumer financial protection tools and resources
- Submit a Complaint — File a complaint against a financial institution
- Complaint Database — Search complaints against any lender
- Credit Report Resources — Free credit monitoring tools
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
The FTC enforces consumer protection laws and monitors lending scams and predatory practices.
- Understanding Loans — FTC guide to loan types and consumer rights
- Report Fraud — Report predatory lenders and loan scams
- Avoiding Predatory Loans — How to identify and avoid loan scams
Free Credit Report
- AnnualCreditReport.com — The only federally authorized source for free credit reports (weekly access available). Get all three bureau reports (Equifax, Experian, TransUnion) for free.
SBA — Small Business Administration
Official resources for business loan programs, including SBA 7(a), 504, and Microloan programs.
- SBA Loan Programs — Official overview of all SBA loan types
- Find Local SBA Resources — SBA district offices and Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs)
- SBA Learning Center — Free business finance courses
FHA — Federal Housing Administration
- FHA Overview — Official FHA program information from HUD
- HUD Homebuying Resources — First-time homebuyer programs and counseling
- FHA Loan Limits — Look up FHA loan limits by county
VA — Department of Veterans Affairs Home Loans
- VA Home Loan Benefits — Official VA loan program information
- VA Loan Eligibility — Check if you qualify for VA loan benefits
FDIC — Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
- Bank Safety Checker — Verify a bank is FDIC-insured
- Consumer Resource Center — Financial literacy tools from the FDIC
Free Government Financial Tools
- MyMoney.gov — U.S. government financial literacy portal
- Federal Student Aid — Student loan information, repayment plans, and FAFSA
- IRS EITC — Earned Income Tax Credit information
Emergency Financial Assistance
- 211.org — Connect to local financial assistance programs, food banks, utility help, and emergency funds
- Benefits.gov — Find federal and state assistance programs you may qualify for
Our Internal Guides
For in-depth explanations of how these programs work in practice, see our guides: