Payday lending

There’s a ‘true lender’ fight brewing in California

12/20/19

The state has proposed a law to cap the interest rate on certain consumer loans, but nonbanks aim to skirt it by seeking a rent-a-charter.

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House Democrats spar over rate cap bill

12/06/19

Moderates on the Financial Services Committee are attempting to block legislation that would extend the 36% interest rate cap on loans to military personnel to all consumers.

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Stern warning to lenders mulling end run around California rate caps

12/06/19

Federal and state policymakers wagged their fingers this week at high-cost lenders that might be looking to team with banks to evade a 36% ceiling on interest rates.

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There's a better way to regulate small-dollar lending

12/04/19

Instead of imposing interest rate caps, policymakers should require online lenders to provide clear disclosures and promote partnerships with banks.

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CFPB's final payday rule should be ready in spring, agency says

11/21/19

In an update of its rulemaking agenda, the bureau said it "expects to take final action in April 2020" on a proposal that would rescind strong underwriting requirements.

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Arizona ballot effort reframes payday lending debate

11/15/19

Over the last decade, American voters have proved remarkably receptive to bans on high-cost consumer loans. Next year, a proposed ballot measure in a traditionally red state trending purple will offer a test case for the durability of that consensus.

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Google to partner on checking accounts; Wells pushes for rebates

11/13/19

Tech giant takes will work with Citi; the bank reportedly asked IT providers to return some of the money it paid them in 2018.

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Amex's immigrant assist, the Libor void, bank failures: Top stories of the week

11/01/19

New tech lets American Express instantly issue cards to immigrants; the end of Libor raises concerns about financial stability; regulators shutter banks in Kentucky and Ohio; and more from this week's most-read stories.

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CFPB chief mentions payday ‘research,' and heads turn

10/30/19

A remark by Director Kathy Kraninger during a congressional hearing has renewed a fierce debate over how the agency uses academic studies to support rulemakings.

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Mnuchin open to easing liquidity rules; BofA employees rewarded

10/30/19

Treasury Secretary says regulators could look to help ease liquidity logjam in money markets; workers will get special bonuses for the third straight year.

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