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New Jersey files lawsuit against two buy-here pay-here used car dealers

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On March 7, New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced the filing of a lawsuit against two “Buy Here-Pay Here” auto dealerships and their owner for allegedly unconscionable and deceptive lending practices.

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DOJ announces settlement of redlining lawsuit

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The Justice Department announced that it has entered into an agreement with Lakeland Bank to settle the DOJ’s claims that Lakeland engaged in unlawful redlining in the Newark, New Jersey metropolitan area. Those services were not available in majority-Black and Hispanic neighborhoods in the Newark Lending Area.

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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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CFPB Acting General Counsel addresses “confusion” caused by CFPB advisory opinion on earned wage access program

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The AO addressed whether an EWA program with the characteristics set forth in the AO was covered by Regulation Z. The AO set forth the Bureau’s legal analysis on which it based its conclusion that the EWA program did not involve the offering or extension of “credit” within the scope of Regulation Z.

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Ballard Spahr to hold comprehensive year-end CLE webcast series–Consumer Financial Services in Turbulent Times

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Topics will include credit card and payments regulation, fair lending, Fintech developments, enforcement developments, student and mortgage lending and servicing issues, debt collection, Community Reinvestment Act rules, and anti-money laundering.

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Widening Borrower Protection’s Scope To SMBs

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As online lending platforms proliferate among the SMB borrowing community, however, experts warn that a lack of regulation means these companies rarely publicly reveal interest rates and fees. “We have seen small businesses destroyed by online lending.” ” Knowing Their Options. . ” Knowing Their Options.

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Lender Investors Bancorp Considers A Sale

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According to The Wall Street Journal , Investors, which has about 150 branches in New Jersey and New York, has hired Keefe, Bruyette & Woods to advise on the potential sale. percent rate on interest-bearing deposits as of the third quarter, which caused its profit margin from lending to fall.