Research and Surveys

Introducing The Inside Credit Conference | Register Now

August 29, 2019 | Access to Credit

Inside Credit is a conference for lenders, financial services experts and thought leaders to collaborate on innovative solutions to meet the unique credit needs of underserved communities. Register now!...

Tens of Thousands of Handwritten Comments Support Reconsideration of Small-Dollar Lending Rule

May 16, 2019 | Press Releases

Vast majority of overall comments support reconsideration, urge CFPB to protect access to credit...

CFSA Submits Statement for the Record on House Financial Services Committee Hearing

April 30, 2019 | Federal & CFPB Regulations

CFSA Submits Statement for the Record on House Financial Services Committee Hearing...

In The News: CFPB Can Right Past Wrongs of Small-Dollar Lending Rule

April 29, 2019 | CFSA Commentary

The demand for credit will exist whether or not small-dollar loans are available. The CFPB now has the chance to take a new approach to small-dollar lending: one that appropriately balances consumer protection with access to credit....

WSJ: A Partial Payday Reprieve

February 20, 2019 | Relevant News

Don’t buy the hype that the Trump crowd is “weakening” rules and leaving Americans susceptible to dangerous practices. The payday rewrite is a welcome first step toward regulatory modesty on an industry whose offense is being politically unpopular....

CFSA Statement on New CFPB Small-Dollar Lending Rule

February 6, 2019 | Federal & CFPB Regulations

We are pleased by today’s announcement that the CFPB is proposing to rescind part of its 2017 final rule and to delay the compliance date. These rulemakings are good first steps, and we appreciate that the CFPB has recognized some of the critical flaws of the final rule as promulgated during former Director Richard Cordray’s tenure. ...

Statement on Confirmation of Kathy Kraninger as BCFP Director

December 6, 2018 | Federal & CFPB Regulations

CFSA congratulates Kathy Kraninger on her confirmation as BCFP Director. The BCFP deserves a Director who will listen to consumers and rely on unbiased data and research to guide its work. ...

Court Stays Compliance Date of Small-Dollar Lending Rule

November 7, 2018 | Press Releases

Court Stays Rule Implementation While Bureau Revisits Rulemaking...