Payday Loan Reform News – August 13

Highlights Mulvaney Looks Weaken Oversight of Military Lending August 10, The New York Times The Trump administration is planning to suspend routine examinations of lenders for violations of the Military Lending Act, which was devised to protect military service members and their families from financial fraud, predatory loans and credit card gouging, according to internal agency documents.   CFPB is …

Payday Loan Reform News – July 23

Highlight Trump’s Pick for CFPB Dodges Senators’ Policy, Budget Questions July 19, Bloomberg President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau dodged most questions about her policy priorities and plans for cutting the bureau’s budget at a contentious July 19 confirmation hearing. Other News The Structural Biases Behind Financial Lending Won’t Stop Until We Start Speaking Out …

Payday Loan Reform News – July 2

Highlight   AG Joins Effort To Fight Legislation Terminating States’ Ability To Prevent Abusive Lending Practices June 28, Los Alamos Daily Post The coalition of 20 AG’s sent a letter to leadership in the U.S. Senate expressing their opposition to the proposed legislation, which would invalidate the States’ ability to limit interest rates on payday and other high interest loans, …

Payday Loan Reform News – June 18

  Highlight   Federal judge rejects CFPB’s effort to halt payday rule June 13, American Banker A federal court dealt a blow to efforts by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to slow down the agency’s payday lending rule. U.S. District Judge Lee Yeakel on Tuesday denied the request by acting CFPB Director Mick Mulvaney that the court delay the payday …

Payday News January 13

Highlight January 13, The Register-Guard: Protecting the little guy This editorial out of Oregon outlines the threats against the CFPB, mentions its action against payday lenders and supports its independence. Top Stories January 12, Huffington Post: Trump Moves Closer To Gutting Elizabeth Warren’s Consumer Watchdog Ben Walsh and Ryan Grim report that Trump spokesman Sean Spicer said that Trump is considering appointing …

Payday News December 31-January 6

Highlight January 4, St. Louis American: What will you lose if you lose consumer financial protection? CRL’s Charlene Crowell discusses the threats to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the benefits it has brought to consumers during its existence. More Coverage:  Morning Consult: Time to Stand Up for Federal Agency That Delivers on Its Promises Common Dreams: Consumer Bureau Under Attack Partner Releases …

Payday News December 17-22

Highlight December 21, Real Estate Rama:  Don’t Let Payday Loans Turn Your Holiday Dreams Into A Nightmare This consumer warning piece quotes the president of Woodstock Institute, uses the material about what holiday toys would cost if bought with payday loans and promotes a strong payday rule from the CFPB. More Coverage: Taos News: Be mindful of the Darker Side of Holidays …

Payday News December 10-16

December 15, Palm Beach Post  Holiday shopping: Gifts bought with “payday loans” come with hefty price tag   This piece features StopTheDebtTrap.org’s holiday payday lending release detailing how much popular toys would cost this year if bought with a payday loan. More Coverage:  OzarksFirst: Holiday “Debt Hangover” Can Linger for Months WSJM: Experts Urge Holiday Shoppers To Avoid Going Into Debt San Francisco Gate: Christmas Loans: …