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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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CFPB Announces Open Banking Rule as Banking Industry Retaliates with Lawsuit

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The rule, part of the CFPB’s broader push toward “open banking,” requires financial institutions to allow consumers to transfer their data to other providers for free. The rule aims to spur competition, lower costs, and improve services across the banking, credit, and payments markets.

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Redlining Accusations Lead to $9M Enforcement Action for Lender

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The settlement, which could total over $9 million, includes both penalties and funds aimed at increasing access to mortgage loans for these historically underserved communities. This lack of outreach led to a much lower rate of loan applications from Black residents compared to similar lenders.

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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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Shopping for Loans from Digital Lenders: A Comprehensive Guide

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In recent years, the rise of digital lenders like SoFi and Ally has transformed the lending landscape, offering borrowers new options for obtaining loans quickly and conveniently. But what sets these digital lenders apart from traditional banks and credit unions?

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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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