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Colorado's new law on high-cost lending may be a model for other states

American Banker

The measure will prevent banks chartered elsewhere from charging interest rates above Colorado's 36% rate cap. If additional states take the same approach, it could hamper the business model for high-cost consumer lenders that partner with banks.

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FDIC sides with Colorado in court tussle over high-cost loans

American Banker

is arguing that Colorado has the right to establish an interest rate cap that all state-chartered banks must follow. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Three industry groups are suing the state in an effort to stop its attempted crackdown.

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Industry groups sue over Colorado's crackdown on high-cost lending

American Banker

A lawsuit filed by the American Fintech Council and two other trade groups has implications for other states that also want to keep out high-cost consumer lenders.

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9 ways to manage credit risk

Independent Banker

Effects of the pandemic and other factors creating unpredictability have changed how community banks approach their credit and lending operations. Understanding the impact of a rising rate environment on a concentrated portion of your lending portfolio is critical.”. It also makes a good impression on regulators.

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

CFPB Monitor

The DBO indicated that it “is investigating whether LoanMart’s role in the arrangement is so extensive as to require compliance with California’s lending laws. While several states oppose the preemption of state usury laws in the context of bank/nonbank partnerships, federal banking regulators have taken a different stance.

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Six Smart Steps

Independent Banker

A community bank’s practical guide to compliance cost control. When it comes to reducing compliance costs, recommendations typically fall into complicated territory. Few community banks have the luxury of ripping and replacing their entire compliance management strategy, leaving many executives on the hunt for practical tips.

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CFPB sues Colorado debt seller execs for alleged deceptive practices

American Banker

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