Research and Surveys

Summary of CFPB Notices of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRMs)

December 1, 2017 | Federal & CFPB Regulations

Summary of CFPB Notices of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRMs)...

The ‘Equifax’ threat to small-dollar loan customers

November 15, 2017 | Commentary

There are many flaws in the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) small-dollar loan rule, which will deny millions of Americans access to a vital form of credit. ...

Fox News: Javier Palomarez: Why CFPB's rule on small dollar loans puts minority communities at risk

November 9, 2017 | Relevant News

Last month, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released its final rule on small-dollar loans. The CFPB heralded this rule as a victory for consumers that would protect them from unscrupulous practices. In reality, however, this rule will shutter thousands of small businesses across the country and force millions of small-dollar loan customers to seek out dangerous alternatives. In doing so, the CFPB is putting the small business community at risk
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CFPB’s Small-Dollar Lending Rule a Blow to Consumers

October 31, 2017 | Press Releases

The Consumer Financial Protection bureau has released its final rule on small-dollar lending after what it says was “five years of research, outreach and a review of more than a million comments.” ...

Out-of-Touch CFPB Ignores Consumers, Issues Final Small-Dollar Lending Rule

October 5, 2017 | Press Releases

Dennis Shaul, CEO of the Community Financial Services Association of America (CFSA), today released the following statement regarding today’s...

U.S. Department of Justice to End Obama-Era Operation Choke Point

August 18, 2017 | Press Releases

DOJ: “Enforcement decisions should always be made based on facts and the applicable law”...

New Survey: Borrowers Are FAR More Favorable Toward Payday Loans than Voters Without Experience

July 17, 2017 | Press Releases

Washington, D.C. – New survey research released today by premier polling firms Global Strategy Group (D) and the Tarrance Group (R) ...

Court Orders Discovery To Commence In Two Weeks In Operation Choke Point Litigation

July 7, 2017 | Press Releases

Court‘s Ruling Will Expose Illegal Obama-Era Activity Against Lawful Businesses...