American Banker

APRIL 28, 2024

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.

Colorado 36

Colorado FDIC Groups Industry 36

CFPB Monitor

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Because CCBank is a state-chartered FDIC-insured bank located in Utah, Section 27(a) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act authorizes CCBank to charge interest on its loans, including loans to California residents, at a rate allowed by Utah law regardless of any California law imposing a lower interest rate limit.

Utah 78

Utah California FDIC West Virginia 78

CFPB Monitor

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Celtic could not make and keep the loans on its balance sheet because they would create an unacceptable risk under FDIC regulations. The complaint includes claims for violations of state usury laws (California, Massachusetts, Colorado, New York) and racketeering and conspiracy under federal RICO statutes.

Massachusetts 84

Massachusetts California New York Utah 84

CFPB Monitor

JUNE 15, 2022

Four Democratic members of the California state legislature recently sent a letter to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) urging the agency to take action against FDIC-supervised banks that partner with non-bank lenders to originate high-cost installment loans.

FDIC 78

FDIC California West Virginia North Carolina 78

CFPB Monitor

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

In their letter, the lawmakers indicate that they “appreciate the OCC’s and the FDIC’s expression of support for the ‘valid when made’ doctrine in the agencies’ recent amicus brief filed to the U.S. District Court of Colorado in Rent-Rite Super Kegs, Ltd. World Business Lenders, LLC.”

Colorado 60

Colorado National Policies Lending 60

CFPB Monitor

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Supporters point out the Proposed Rule would result in strong and consistent supervision of bank-fintech partnerships across the country, ensuring fairness and compliance with applicable laws, and note the Proposed Rule would keep the costs of credit down and encourage innovation.

Lending 60

Lending Colorado FDIC National 60