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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

On October 11, an automotive management company settled claims by the Department of Justice (DOJ) alleging that the company had violated the False Claims Act by knowingly providing false information in support of its Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness application. For more information, click here.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

Overall, the report found that credit risks for syndicated loans — large loans originated by multiple banks — were moderate at the end of the review period. While risks to borrowers impacted by COVID-19 have declined, they remain high for leveraged loans, as well as the entertainment, recreation, and transportation services industries.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

Small Business Administration (SBA) began implementing additional policies aimed at expanding small business access to capital by modernizing SBA’s signature 7(a) and 504 loan programs. The court issued this judgment in connection with the civil enforcement action filed by the CFPB in 2019. For more information, click here.

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Avoiding Wage and Hour Lawsuits in the Financial Services Industry

Jimerson Firm

That trend holds true in the financial services industry, despite such lawsuits being more commonly associated with lower paid jobs. Below, we discuss three of the most common wage and hour issues that commonly arise in the financial services industry. Marketing, servicing or promoting the employer’s financial products.

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What Does Florida’s New Summary Judgment Standard Mean For Lenders in Borrower Default Cases?

Jimerson Firm

Lenders who move for summary judgment under Florida’s new summary judgment standard will likely enjoy more favorable outcomes. The court’s more rigorous review of attempts to withstand summary judgment will change expected litigation outcomes, impact litigation strategy, and largely benefits lenders. Guild of America, Inc.,

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

In addition to levying a civil penalty, the settlement also requires the company to take certain action in the event it continues to engage in the mortgage-loan servicing business within the state. The consent order between the parties includes a monetary judgment of $36.2 For more information, click here.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

On May 1, the CFPB proposed a rule to implement a congressional mandate to establish consumer protections for residential property assessed clean energy (PACE) loans. PACE loans, secured by a property tax lien on the borrower’s home, are often promoted as a way to finance clean energy improvements, such as solar panels.