We’ve all heard the jokes about fine print before – the text is so small you could be agreeing to give the dealership your first-born child. However, for regulators the fine print is no laughing matter. The bottom line is...more
One year ago, small dollar lenders were operating under the specter of looming compliance dates for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (“CFPB’s”) final rule concerning small dollar lending. One year later, through...more
5/13/2020
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Prioritizing compliance with federal and state law may be the last item on your never ending to-do list. Most days, you have bigger fish to fry - you want to increase sales and decrease overhead. However, a small investment...more
6/19/2019
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Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
During the past year, many small dollar lenders operated under looming rulemaking from the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (“CFPB”), which threatened elimination of their businesses. This survey reviews small dollar...more