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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. According to the DBO’s press release, until the FACA became effective, LoanMart was making state-licensed auto title loans at rates above 100 percent.

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Dodd/Frank-CFPB: Small Business Lending Data Collection Rule

Abrigo

Data collection for small business lenders Financial institutions, fintech companies, and other small business lenders will need to begin collecting a wide array of small business lending data under the Consumer Financial Protection Board’s (CFPB) proposed small business lending data collection rule. Proposal Issued. securities credit.

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Government shutdown casts a spotlight on payroll pain points

Payments Source

As the federal budget dispute shoves an increasing number of government workers to the sidelines, there’s a window to provide payments relief that’s superior to options such as payday lending and bartering.

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Yes, I really did just accept an a position on the Consumer Advisory Board of the CFPB! (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau)

Javelin Strategy & Research

This will require several trips a year to Washington, DC along with several touch-points, and I’m looking forward to getting acquainted with the CFPB’s staff and other 24 Consumer Advisory Board (CAB) members. I just accepted a position on the Consumer Advisory Board of the CFPB. I have a lot to learn! So what do you think I should focus on?

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GonzoBanker Awards 2017

Gonzobanker

The Real “Lending” Stock Award – Goes to longtime player LendingTree. Oh, by the way, that Fintech darling of two years ago Lending Club? The Lending Mo’ Repeat Award – Goes to both nCino in commercial and Encompass in mortgage for maintaining strong market momentum in 2017. It had another turd of a year.

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Fintech Policy in the US – Things Are Things Heating Up

FICO

It’s August and it’s hot in Washington DC. regulators to develop a system similar to a regulatory sandbox, establishing a national data security and breach notification standard and calling for the rescission of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (BCFP) payday/small dollar lending rule. Fintech Policy in the US: What’s Next.

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37 Corporate Innovation Labs In Finance

CB Insights

Working with FCAT, the charity searched for third-party vendors and iterated testing on compliance with legal and regulatory requirements to be able to accept Bitcoin. Notable projects: A blockchain mortgage lending application looks to harness the power of blockchain technology and apply it to the mortgage industry.