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

CFPB Monitor

Thereafter, “using its existing lending operations and personnel, LoanMart commenced ‘marketing’ and ‘servicing’ auto title loans purportedly made by CCBank, a small Utah-chartered bank operating out of Provo, Utah.” The DOB indicated that such loans have interest rates greater than 90 percent.

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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. In addition to “true lender” threats, non-bank participants in bank-model programs will continue to face state licensing threats.

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Utah’s new regulatory sandbox

CFPB Monitor

Utah Governor Gary Herbert signed H.B. Regulatory sandboxes are laboratories for the development of innovative technologies in an environment that is free from onerous government restrictions. The sponsor of Utah’s legislation, Rep. The program will be administered by the Utah Department of Commerce (the Department).

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Update on state small business commercial financing disclosure laws

CFPB Monitor

As we also reported , the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (CADFPI) proposed implementing regulations in September 2020, modifications to its proposal in April 2021, second modifications in August 2021, third modifications in October 2021, and fourth modifications in November 2021.

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SoFi’s Bank Charter Has Almost No Chance, Former SEC Chairman Says

Bank Innovation

The charter, submitted to the State of Utah last June, would give the online lender the ability to collect deposits insured by the […].

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CFPB finalizes product sandbox proposal and changes to trial disclosure, no-action letter policies; discloses plans to propose interpretive letter program

CFPB Monitor

In addition, the CFPB has announced the creation of the American Financial Innovation Network (ACFIN) to facilitate coordination between the CFPB, other federal regulators, and state regulators and the CFPB’s issuance of the first NAL under the revised NAL Policy. Product Sandbox.

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2021 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

This is an innovation-seeking franchise that has built a solid brand and never got over its skis in execution. Simultaneously the bank invested in Paladin Fraud, Trabian Technology, and Chartwell Compliance to provide compliance and risk management solutions in the complex and connected web of fintech partnerships. You tell us.

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