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NY DFS announces multistate investigation of payroll advance industry

CFPB Monitor

Under former Director Cordray’s leadership, the CFPB took action against structured settlement and pension advance companies. North Dakota Department of Financial Institutions. South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs. South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation’s Division of Banking.

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CFPB announces proposed consent order with companies alleged to have collected loans void under state law

CFPB Monitor

The relevant states are Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, and South Dakota (“Subject States”). After the lawsuit was filed, the Think Entities filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy relief.