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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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State Regulators Investigate Payday Advances

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The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has announced it will lead a multi-state investigation into alleged violations of state regulations of the short term lending industry, specifically in the area of payroll advances. Many people living paycheck to paycheck already make more than median income.”.

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Career in Banking Advice from The Pro's

Jeff For Banks

A career banker with multiple financial institutions, including the long-admired Mercantile from Maryland, Mike elevated up the credit and lending vertical to his current position. Kevin was a regulator before becoming senior lender at Rosedale, and ultimately to his current position.

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NY DFS announces multistate investigation of payroll advance industry

CFPB Monitor

In its press release, the DFS claims that the investigation will look into “allegations of unlawful online lending” and “will help determine whether these payroll advance practices are usurious and harming consumers.” Illinois Department of Financial Professional Regulation. Maryland Office of the Commissioner for Financial Regulation.

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FBI Docs Reveal ISIS Funneled Money Into US Through Fake eBay Transactions

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The Wall Street Journal reported news that a recently unsealed FBI affidavit shows that the alleged recipient of the funds was Mohamed Elshinawy, an American citizen arrested more than a year ago in Maryland. The suspect was part of a global network directed by a now-dead senior ISIS figure in Syria, Siful Sujan.

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FTC settles action against D.C.-area auto dealer group over illegal fees and discrimination allegations

CFPB Monitor

The FTC’s complaint , filed in federal district court for the District of Maryland, alleges that Passport advertises cars as “certified,” “inspected,” or “reconditioned” at specific prices, but then adds hundreds or thousands of dollars in fees to the advertised prices. Under the terms of the settlement , Passport will pay more than $3.3

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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. While several states oppose the preemption of state usury laws in the context of bank/nonbank partnerships, federal banking regulators have taken a different stance.

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