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7/29/2010Banks Competing for Payday Loan Customers, According to AboutPayDayLoan.com
According to About Payday Loan, a payday loan resource blog, now that Regulation E has passed, there have been a number of reports saying that banks are going to go after payday loan lenders customers. Where this could be the case in a few states or branches, but big banks have typically stayed away from anyone with less than perfect credit.
(Published: Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:01:00 -0700)Business
STEUBENVILLE - When Ohio passed House Bill 545 a few years ago, the payday loan industry responded with fears its business was being legislated out of existence.
(Published: Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:37:23 -0700)Officials warn of payday loan collection scam
MyNews4.com - The office of the Attorney General is warning consumers of a payday loan collection scam. Nevadans have been receiving telephone calls from people claiming to be from the "Federal Government of Crime and Prevention," "Criminal Bureau of Identity," and other fake governmental names.
(Published: Tue, 27 Jul 2010 07:11:05 -0700)'Cash Store' asking Feds to block Provincial legislation
The Cash Store Financial has made an application to the Federal Court to stop the Manitoba Government from regulating the payday loan industry. In documents obtained by CJOB News, the Alberta-based firm contends only Ottawa can set the rules regarding rates charged on those needing the service.
(Published: Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:15:46 -0700)Company challenges Manitoba crackdown on loan shops
Cash Store asks federal judge to quash new provincial caps on fees and interest rates
(Published: Wed, 28 Jul 2010 04:41:39 -0700)Andrea Kovach: Payday Lenders Beware: Financial Reform Law Promotes Alternative Small Dollar Loans
The Dodd-Frank Act, signed into law by President Obama on July 21, has the potential to significantly increase the number of affordable small-dollar loans available to consumers.
(Published: Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:57:59 -0700)Payday lender battles fee limit in court
Manitobas crackdown on payday loan shops has hit another snag: A quick-cash company has asked a federal judge to quash new provincial caps on fees and interest rates.
(Published: Wed, 28 Jul 2010 06:57:30 -0700)Direct-deposit Social Security benefits need protection from payday lenders
Over the years, Ive met too many people who were stuck in a hellish payday-loan cycle, rolling one loan into another until the fees and the outstanding balance crushed them.
(Published: Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:00:04 -0700)Payday loan collection scam alert
Carson City , NV - The Office of the Attorney General is warning consumers of a payday loan collection scam currently occurring in Nevada.
(Published: Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:38:08 -0700)B & R Check Holders closes offices in state
B & R Check Holders, a payday loan company, closed its doors at 1520 3rd St. NW, on Tuesday.
(Published: Wed, 28 Jul 2010 04:26:04 -0700)
