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Fed Makes a Move: First Rate Cut Since 2020 Signals Economic Shift

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This week, the Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Markets Committee (FOMC) decided that its target policy rate range would decrease by 50 basis points, resulting in a new target range for the Federal Funds Rate of 4.75 percent to...more

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CFPB’s Frotman: Companies are using technology to squeeze more out of those who can least afford it

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Innovation and technology are not the magic wands that will help low-income Americans climb out of debt; they often are tools used to prey on the neediest people, Seth Frotman, the CFPB’s general counsel told the Poverty Law...more

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Ensuring Positive Outcomes With Negative Pledges in Venture Lending

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A “negative pledge” on intellectual property is a common feature of venture lending transactions, but its implications can often be misunderstood. Some lenders may be surprised to discover that it does not always provide the...more

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Should Your Business Sign SBA Form 601 Requiring Non-Discriminatory Hiring Practices?

In 1965, President Lyndon Johnson issued Executive Order 11246 requiring all contractors and sub-contractors working on a project financed by more than $10,000 of federal funding (including Small Business Administration (SBA)...more

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CFPB Settles Action Against Student Loan Servicer with Industry Ban

On September 12, 2024, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) filed a proposed order which, if entered by the court, will ban a student loan servicer from servicing federal student loans and require it to pay $120...more

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PIK a pocket or two?

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The macro-economic landscape of recent years, marked by rising interest rates and inflationary pressures, has significantly escalated borrowing costs in the European mid-market. This has prompted borrowers to explore...more

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CFPB Penalizes VA Lender for Misrepresenting Cost of Cash-Out Refinance Loans

On August 29, the CFPB issued a consent order against a non-bank direct mortgage lender for misrepresenting the cost of its cash-out refinance loans, which are guaranteed under the VA home loan program, to active-duty...more

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CFPB granted default judgment against auto loan servicer

On August 28, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia entered an order and opinion granting the CFPB a default judgment in a case against an auto loan servicer (the defendant)....more

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B(ack to School) September 2024 - Unlocking Liquidity With a Tranche B Facility

Liquidity solutions are a topic du jour in fund finance. With bank balance sheets somewhat restricted by macroeconomic concerns and risk-weighted asset regulations, fund finance borrowers and lenders have sought creative ways...more

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Could an interest rate reduction reduce government expenditure?

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A 1% reduction in the Bank Rate would reduce the UK government's annual interest charges on the national debt, but the exact amount of the reduction depends on the proportion of the debt that is sensitive to changes in...more

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Section 1071 Rule: The Big Gap Between Small Business Lending and “Covered” Loans

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I’ve written articles critical of the Section 1071 Rule and the CFPB’s implementation of the new rule. For example, the scheduled “applicable dates” for data recording and reporting make no sense at all. As currently...more

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Sanctions move up the agenda for lenders and borrowers

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Compliance with sanctions regimes has been a priority for debt markets. Amid rising geopolitical tensions, the stakes for lenders and borrowers are higher than ever - Intensifying geopolitical tensions and the US...more

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States Impose Commercial Financing Disclosure Requirements

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What Happened: In a little-noticed development, eight states have enacted legislation that requires specific disclosures for commercial non-real estate secured financing transactions....more

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Court of Appeal Provides Comfort to Lenders on Default Interest Clauses

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In Houssein & Others v. London Credit Ltd & Another[1], the Court of Appeal considered the proper application of the common law rules on penalties to a default interest clause in a loan agreement. Contrary to the conclusion...more

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CFPB Settles With Mortgage Servicer About Allegedly Misleading Foreclosure Options

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The CFPB reached a settlement with mortgage servicer Fay Servicing, LLC, to resolve allegations that the company took prohibited foreclosure actions against borrowers and prevented borrowers from taking advantage of loss...more

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Fool Me Once, Shame on You; Fool Me Twice, Shame on Me: Res Judicata and Ownership Claims Post Foreclosure

The Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of Westchester, recently held that the doctrine of res judicata bars a lender’s claim that a borrower’s subsequent transfers of property are void, if the claim is brought...more

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Illinois SB 86 Brings New Requirements for Student Loan Lenders and Servicers

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On August 2, 2024, the Illinois governor signed SB 86 into law to amend the Illinois Know Before You Owe Private Education Loan Act and the Illinois Student Loan Servicing Rights Act. Establishing new requirements that will...more

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[Webinar] Navigating Lender Relationships in Good Times and Bad - September 12th, 10:00 am EST

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Please join us as we discuss the intricacies of the creditor-borrower relationship and best practices to ensure a successful and profitable lending partnership....more

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Refinancing surge reenergizes US and European loan markets

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Leveraged loan activity in the US and Europe sprang back to life in H1 2024, with both markets enjoying near-triple-digit increases in issuance. In the US, overall issuance surged 95.7% from US$461 billion in H1 2023 to...more

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CFPB offers additional guidance for BNPL lenders during compliance transition

On August 16, the CFPB published a blog post on the CFPB’s approach to working collaboratively with the buy now pay later (BNPL) industry to develop an effective regulatory approach to BNPL loans. The blog post stated the...more

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New York Fed analyzes economic impacts of bank and nonbank private credit expansions

On August 20, the New York Fed released an economic analysis titled “The Disparate Outcomes of Bank- and Nonbank-Finance Private Credit Expansions.” The analysis revealed that while long-term trends in increased access to...more

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CFPB Updates on Buy Now, Pay Later Lending

On August 16th, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ("CFPB") Director, Rohit Chopra, published a blog post entitled “What Buy Now, Pay Later lenders are doing to be upfront with borrowers” that follows up on its proposed...more

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Regulators Focus on Solar Lending Industry

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On August 7, 2024, the CFPB published an Issue Spotlight on the solar lending industry. In conjunction with the CFPB’s Issue Spotlight, the CFPB, U.S. Department of Treasury, and the Federal Trade Commission also issued a...more

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Real Estate Planning Tips: What is Cancellation of Indebtedness ("COD") Income?

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The commercial real estate market is in the process of adjusting to lower property valuations. Much recent focus has been on office buildings, and the fallout from enduring reductions in occupancy associated with remote and...more

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FTC, State of Arizona Charge Auto Dealership with Deceiving Consumers

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On August 15, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) and Arizona Attorney General announced a proposed settlement with an Arizona-based vehicle dealership to resolve allegations that the dealership misrepresented prices...more

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