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Another Maryland threat to bank partner model lending

CFPB Monitor

A Maryland administrative action recently removed to the state’s federal district court illustrates how Maryland law continues to present challenges for the bank partner structure used by many lenders. The new Maryland matter demonstrates that participants in bank model programs continue to face state licensing threats.

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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. Thus, both the OCC and FDIC have adopted regulations rejecting the Second Circuit’s Madden decision. The FDIC has not yet proposed a similar rule.

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OppFi files complaint to block “true lender” challenge by California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation

CFPB Monitor

Given such continuing threats, non-bank participants would be well-advised to revisit their vulnerability to “true lender” challenges and their compliance with state licensing laws. Maryland, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Colorado. The DFPI is not alone in asserting a “true lender” claim.

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SAFE Banking Act Gains Cannabis-Friendly Spotlight In Congressional Hearing

PYMNTS

Such prohibition could involve limiting FDIC protections for those deposits, for example, or trying to prevent loans to those businesses. State Bank Northwest has “chosen to not service (cannabis-related businesses) because the compliance and regulatory risks are too great for our bank,” Deckard said. Cash Dangers.

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SAFE Banking Act Gains Cannabis-Friendly Spotlight in Congressional Hearing

PYMNTS

Such prohibition could involve limiting FDIC protections for those deposits, for example, or trying to prevent loans to those businesses. State Bank Northwest has “chosen to not service (cannabis-related businesses) because the compliance and regulatory risks are too great for our bank,” he said. Cash Dangers.

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