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Consumer Protection and Safety and Soundness Perspective of Credit Union Regulation

Troutman Sanders

Please join Consumer Financial Services Partner Chris Willis and his guests and colleagues James Stevens and Carlin McCrory as they discuss the consumer protection and safety and soundness sides of credit union regulation. Transcript: Consumer Protection and Safety and Soundness Perspective of Credit Union Regulation (PDF).

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Massachusetts Introduces Earned Wage Access Product Legislation

Troutman Sanders

House Bill (HB) 4456 would create a new chapter to the Massachusetts Code explicitly stating that EWA services offered under the new chapter are not loans or other form of credit or debt, and voluntary tips or gratuities are not interest or finance charges. Accepting payment from a consumer via credit card.

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4 Reasons NOT to Get a Payday Loan

Debt Guru

Payday loan [p?-?d? n]: A financially detrimental debt arrangement that only benefits the lender. A payday loan is short-term credit based on a borrower’s income and credit profile. Why Should You Avoid Payday Loans? It’s no wonder these are considered predatory loans. That’s a whopping 613% APR.

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Missouri Becomes Latest State to Establish Regulatory Framework for Earned Wage Access Products

Troutman Sanders

Like Nevada, discussed here , the law specifies that EWA products are not loans or money transmissions under Missouri law. Notably, the law does not apply to FDIC-insured banks or savings and loan associations, credit unions, or any person authorized to make loans or extensions of credit.

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Wisconsin Legislature Passes Earned Wage Access Bill

Troutman Sanders

HB 574 expressly exempts EWA offered by licensees under the new law from the licensed loan company provisions in Wis. Using credit reports or credit scores to determine a consumer’s eligibility for EWA services. Reporting a consumer’s nonpayment to a consumer reporting agency or debt collector.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services COVID-19 Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

On December 16, the National Credit Union Administration — the federal regulator that oversees credit unions — announced that credit unions may partner with third-party digital asset service providers to give members access to cryptocurrencies and other digital assets. For more information, click here.

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560 Credit Score

Better Credit Blog

If you have a 560 credit score, your approval odds for loans are low, and your credit rating is pretty poor. Table of Contents: Is 560 a Good Credit Score? How To Improve a 560 Credit Score. Can You Get a Loan Approval with a 560 Credit Score? Is 560 a Good Credit Score? Debt collections.