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One SME Lender’s Take On Regulation And Transparency

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The company takes a more narrow focus to small business lending than some other FIs by targeting the western U.S. But Clearinghouse CDFI can also offer interesting insight into the state of regulation of small business lending and how greater oversight may impact the SMEs that prop up their local communities. A Regional Reach.

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Young Consumers Love to “Buy Now, Pay Later” – Here’s What to Know About the Explosive Fintech Trend

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Pay in 4 is not currently available for residents of Missouri, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, or any US Territories. Consumer advocate groups and regulators have also brought forth concerns about the ramifications of BNPL existing outside of the normal credit-reporting system.

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California lawmakers urge FDIC to rein in bank partnerships

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The letter explains that although states have tools for going after these lending arrangements, such tools are more costly to employ and less likely to be effective than typical enforcement authorities provided to state financial regulators. Maryland, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Colorado.

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Dodd-Frank Pullback To Benefit SMEs, Says Donald Trump?

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President Donald Trump said reducing Dodd-Frank regulations would benefit SMEs struggling to access financing, according to reports. But community banks, and subsequently their SME customers, are struggling to comply with the complex regulations of Dodd-Frank , he added. Community banks are the backbone of small business in America.”.

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Fintech Fundings: 12 Companies Raise $205 million Week Ending June 18

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Finovate alum, Azimo landed the biggest round outside the lending sector, $20 million at a $100 million valuation. P2P mortgage lending. HQ: Albuquerque, New Mexico. Tags: Risk management, security, regulation, compliance. Year-to-date, $7.7 billion has been invested in the sector. Total raised: $120.8 LendInvest.