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Illinois regulator issues FAQs on Predatory Loan Prevention Act and notice on database reporting

CFPB Monitor

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (DFPR) has issued Predatory Loan Prevention Act Frequently Asked Questions (PLPA). The bill containing the PLPA also amended the Illinois Consumer Installment Loan Act (CILA) and the Payday Loan Reform Act (PLRA) to apply this same 36% MAPR cap.). Surrender of license.

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Illinois regulator issues proposed Predatory Loan Prevention Act regulations; lawsuits filed to block implementation of Act’s database reporting requirement and for declaration Act does not apply to pawn transactions

CFPB Monitor

In March 2021, Illinois Governor Pritzker signed into law SB 1792 , which contains the Predatory Loan Prevention Act (the “Act”). The new law became effective immediately upon signing notwithstanding the authority it gives the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (“IDFPR”) to adopt rules “consistent with [the] Act.”.

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Stay On CFPB Payday Lending Rule Upheld

PYMNTS

A federal judge late last week ordered a stay on the August 2019 compliance date tied to the “ payday lending rule ” mandated roughly two years ago by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Those firms, noted The Chicago Sun Times , would still be subject to federal laws (and possible prosecution under those laws). “I

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Fintech Deals to Watch: Fall Festivities

Gonzobanker

NYMBUS secured Series D financing (led by Insight Partners), partnered with Hurdlr for small business banking; with Atty Bank, Saint Louis Bank ’s legal community bank; and with Roger, Citizens Bank of Edmond ’s military niche bank. Core10 secured a Series B funding round led by Patriot Financial Partners with JAM FINTOP and the ICBA.

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Figure CEO: Figure Pay, National Bank Charter Will Boost Financial Inclusion

PYMNTS

While many digital-first companies springboard from payments into lending, Figure Technologies , a FinTech focused on home improvement, debt consolidation and retirement products that leverage blockchain protocols, is branching out from lending into payments. Blockchain and a bank charter might do much to boost financial inclusion.

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Third Circuit holds application of PA usury law to auto loans made to PA residents at out-of-state locations does not violate Commerce Clause

CFPB Monitor

Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit recently ruled that the application of Pennsylvania usury laws to vehicle-secured loans made to Pennsylvania residents who travel outside of Pennsylvania to obtain such loans does not violate the Commerce Clause of the U.S. Constitution. In TitleMax of Delaware, Inc.

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Scottsdale Community Bank: Making microloans

Independent Banker

“[Small businesses] need a place that will listen to their financial needs and to their dreams of being independent, having financial security, contributing to the community and providing resources for their families.” William Atkinson is a writer in Illinois.