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States Sue Bank Regulator to Overturn ‘True Lender’ Rule

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A group of eight state attorneys general filed suit yesterday in federal court in New York to block a rule that was issued by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency that aimed to close a gap in the process of banks selling loans to third parties, such as debt buyers, arguing that the … The post States Sue Bank Regulator to Overturn ‘True (..)

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Redlining Accusations Lead to $9M Enforcement Action for Lender

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This lack of outreach led to a much lower rate of loan applications from Black residents compared to similar lenders. ” Fairway highlighted that their lending volume in Birmingham’s Black neighborhoods was higher than other non-bank lenders, pointing to their efforts to serve all residents.

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Legislation Proposed to Use CRA to Repeal OCC’s ‘True Lender’ Rule

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In a sign of what may be to come, two members of Congress have announced plans to use the Congressional Review Act to repeal the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s “True Lender” rule, which was put into effect to help facilitate the sale of loans and portfolios from banks to debt buyers, among … The post Legislation (..)

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Payday Lender Appeals $132M Restitution Award

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A payday lender is appealing an administrative law judge’s ruling that it should repay $132 million in restitution to individuals who were misled regarding the terms of the loans they originated, were wrongfully required to provide access to their bank accounts, and had money taken from those accounts without their approval.

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OCC Issues ‘True Lender’ Final Rule To Help Facilitate Loan Sales

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The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has issued a final rule that will close a gap in the process of banks selling loans to third parties, such as debt buyers, which could help facilitate more portfolio sales. The rule will go into effect 60 days after it is published in the Federal Register.

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Rejection Rates on Credit Applications Reach New Highs Signaling Potential Problems for Consumers on the Horizon

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Key Takeaways The Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s latest Survey of Consumer Expectations (SCE) Credit Access Survey paints a challenging picture for consumers seeking credit in 2024.

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BK Filings Surge in 2024, Continuing Rebound from Historic Lows

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📊 What to watch: With ongoing economic uncertainty, debt collection agencies, banks, and fintech lenders should closely monitor bankruptcy trends to assess portfolio risk and adjust collection strategies accordingly. Learn more.