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The CFPB and New York Attorney General’s Office Levy New Attack On Subprime Indirect Auto Financing in Complaint Filed Against...

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On January 4, 2023, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and New York Attorney General (“NYAG”) (collectively, the “Plaintiffs”) filed a complaint in the Southern District of New York against Credit Acceptance...more

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CFPB Enforcement Actions Zero in on Income Share Agreements and “Payday Alternative” Loans

In September 2021, the CFPB took action against Better Future Forward, Inc. (BFF), a provider of student income share arrangements, and LendUp, an online, subprime consumer lender. In both cases, the CFPB alleged that the...more

Cozen O'Connor

The State AG Report - Volume 7, Issue 22 | June 2021

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Subprime Auto Loan Company Settles Allegations It Turned Blind Eye to Shady Car Dealers - Massachusetts AG Maura Healey reached a settlement with subprime automobile finance company United Auto Credit Corporation (“UACC”) to...more

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CFPB Enters Into $4.75 Million Consent Order With Subprime Auto Lender and Servicer for FCRA Violations

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On December 22, 2020, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced that it had entered into a consent order with a national lender and originator of subprime auto loans over the company’s alleged violations of...more

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Coalition of State Attorneys General Secures $550M Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender

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A coalition of 34 state attorneys general announced on May 19, 2020, that it had secured a settlement with one of the nation's largest subprime auto financing companies for alleged violations of state consumer protection...more

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Multistate Investigation Results in $550 Million Settlement with Auto Financing Company

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On May 19, 2020, a coalition of 34 state attorneys general announced a settlement of over $550 million with an auto financing company. The settlement is the result of a five year, multi-state investigation into the company’s...more

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DOJ Settles SCRA Suit Against CA-Based Subprime Auto Lender

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On March 6, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it had entered into a consent order with a California-based subprime auto lender and its affiliate. The order brings an end to a lawsuit filed by the DOJ in...more

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Justice Dept. Obtains $80,000 Consent Order with California Auto Lender, Including Record Payment of $30,000 to One Individual...

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On March 6, 2019, a California subprime auto lender, California Auto Finance, agreed to enter into a consent order with the Justice Department related to allegations that it repossessed vehicles in violation of the...more

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Consumer financial services: The road ahead: Small-dollar loans

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In February 2019, the CFPB released the highly anticipated revamp of its Payday Rule, reinforcing its more lenient attitude towards payday lenders. In light of the Bureau’s softer touch, as well as similar developments at the...more

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Elon Musk had some explaining to do in light of his “funding secured” tweet on August 7 in the context of taking Tesla private, and he’s gone to the corporate blog to do so, arguing that his meetings with representatives of...more

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Massachusetts and Delaware AGs Announce $25 Million in Settlements with Subprime Auto Lender

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On March 29, 2017, the Massachusetts and Delaware Attorney Generals (“AGs”) announced settlements with a national bank, resolving allegations that the bank originated unfair and usurious automobile loans in violation of...more

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Scope Of The Jury Trial Right In Civil FIRREA Actions

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In recent years, the U.S. Department of Justice has stepped up its use of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act of 1989 to pursue civil enforcement actions against financial institutions and their...more

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