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Nevada and New Mexico State Medical Debt Collections Laws to Take Effect July 1, 2021

CFPB Monitor

State legislatures in New Mexico and Nevada enacted laws this session targeting medical debt collections. New Mexico Patients Debt Collection Practices Act . The New Mexico Patients Debt Collection Practices Act places a number of requirements on health care facilities and debt collectors and buyers.

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One SME Lender’s Take On Regulation And Transparency

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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. the threat of regulation is headed the way of the alternative finance player. A Regional Reach. A Regulatory Touch.

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Study of Illinois 36% interest rate cap finds reduced access to credit

CFPB Monitor

In recent blog posts, we discussed the efforts of both Michigan and New Mexico to impose a 36% annual interest rate cap. Over the past few years, numerous states have imposed interest rate caps on consumer credit. Last year, Congress took up the discussion of a national 36% annual interest rate cap. Continue Reading

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Casino Reopenings Draw In Gamblers Despite Online Gaming Surges

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The mayor, who is also a table games manager at a local casino and hotel, said per the report that he has come across people traveling from states that are close by as well as those that have come from Florida, Texas, New Mexico and New York. The state has earned $24.3 million from online gaming since the summer of last year.

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Rebeca Romero Rainey: You make the American dream possible

Independent Banker

I’m looking forward to returning to my home state of New Mexico to visit with the Independent Community Bankers of New Mexico. Not once did you waver when ICBA asked for your letters, calls, emails, petition signatures—all in the name of tiered and proportionate regulation for our industry.

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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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Bill to impose 36% rate cap passes New Mexico House and Senate

CFPB Monitor

The New Mexico House and Senate have both passed House Bill 132 which would create a 36% annual percentage rate (APR) cap on loans up to $10,000 made under the New Mexico Bank Installment Loan Act of 1959 (BILA) and the New Mexico Small Loan Act (SLA).