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California court rejects OppFi’s attempt to block DFPI’s “true lender” challenge to loans made through bank partnership

CFPB Monitor

A California state court has overruled the demurrer filed by Opportunity Financial, LLC (OppFi) to the cross-complaint filed by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) in which OppFi asked the court to reject the DFPI’s “true lender” challenge.

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California Dept. of Business Oversight launches “true lender” investigation of auto title lender’s partnership with Utah bank

CFPB Monitor

In 2019, California enacted AB-539, the Fair Access to Credit Act (FACA), which, effective January 1, 2020, limits the interest rate that can be charged on loans of $2,500 to $10,000 by lenders licensed under the California Financing Law (CFL) to 36% plus the federal funds rate.

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California Dept. of Financial Protection and Innovation responds to OppFi’s attempt to block “true lender” challenge to loans made through bank partnership

CFPB Monitor

The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) has filed its opposition to Opportunity Financial, LLC’s (OppFi) Demurrer to the DFPI’s cross-complaint. The DFPI also alleged additional CFL violations by OppFi, including the CFL’s “anti-evasion” provisions.

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OCC and FDIC extend comment period for proposed amendments to CRA rules

CFPB Monitor

The OCC and FDIC announced yesterday that they have extended the 60-day comment period for their joint proposal to revise their regulations implementing the Community Reinvestment Act that was published in the Federal Register on January 8, 2020. As extended by 30 days, the comment period ends on April 8, 2020.

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U.S. Farming Has A Banking Problem

PYMNTS

Analysts note that today, the percentage of professionals working in the agricultural sector remains so low that including them in national jobs calculations would not have a statistically relevant effect on overall analysis. “As percent: the growth rate of FDIC-insured bank loans to farm borrowers as of March 2019.

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A digital-first bank for south Florida

Independent Banker

Featured offerings include commercial banking, commercial real estate lending for both owner-occupied and investment, SBA lending, and deposit and business treasury services. Costello has also held senior roles at Bank of Florida, City National Bank and Nations Bank during his 30-year banking career. Filling a need.

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E-Signature Approval

Independent Banker

Legally and operationally, digital John Hancocks come of age in lending. Electronic signatures “absolutely” have helped PrivatePlus Mortgage expand its residential mortgage lending reach nationwide, says Lia Webster. Howard Schneider is a financial writer in California. By Howard Schneider. The process can begin much faster.”.