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8/29/2011Legal challenge filed over Missouri payday-loan ballot measure
JEFFERSON CITY — Critics are challenging a proposed Missouri ballot measure that attempts to limit costs for borrowers who use payday loans and other small loans. Opponents of the measure filed a lawsuit over the proposal in the state Capitols home of Cole County. The suit challenges the cost estimate and the summary that would appear on the ballot before voters next year. The proposed ballot ...
(Published: Sun, 21 Aug 2011 15:04:24 -0700)Payday Power Develop New Loan Application Process for Improved Success Rate
Payday loan broker now offering customers a second chance with new, two tiered loan application process.London (PRWEB UK) 2 August 2011 When applying for any form of loan, the decision is often pretty cut-and-dry. Once you’ve filled in all forms, you will be provided with a swift answer – usually a yes or not. However, payday loan broker, Payday Power, are now offering unsuccessful applicants a ...
(Published: Tue, 02 Aug 2011 01:02:23 -0700)Former pastor leads payday loan initiative
Tired of waiting for lawmakers to rein in payday loan interest rates, a retired Columbia pastor and other Missouri faith-based leaders are spearheading an effort to take the issue to voters.
(Published: Tue, 09 Aug 2011 12:05:11 -0700)Missouri payday loan interest rates come under voter scrutiny
(KMOV.com) -- This week, a group of community and religious leader got approval to start collecting signatures to get a proposed new law on the ballot next year that would set a limit for interest on payday loans at just 36%. Considering mortgage loans carry an interest rate around 4 or 5%, interest rates on payday loans seem almost unreal. Some people who take out payday loans with a high ...
(Published: Wed, 10 Aug 2011 15:13:24 -0700)Payday loan initiative petition moves forward ?
JEFFERSON CITY • Supporters of an effort to cap the costs of payday loans can begin collecting signatures to put the measure on the 2012 ballot.
(Published: Wed, 10 Aug 2011 06:00:07 -0700)EDITORIAL: Don't give in to payday loan industry
Every year, the payday lending industry seeks legislation in California to loosen consumer protections -- creating more profits for loan sharks but driving more people into cycles of chronic debt. Greased by campaign contributions, these bills easily pass
(Published: Fri, 26 Aug 2011 17:22:52 -0700)Payday Loan Petition Challenged in Court
JEFFERSON CITY - Opponents of a petition to limit payday loan rates to 36 percent filed suit in Cole County Circuit court Monday to change the wording of the measure on the ballot. The plaintiffs want the petition to exclude installment lending from the new law.
(Published: Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:15:59 -0700)Payday loan effort gets state approval
Secretary of State Robin Carnahan has approved a ballot initiative proposal that would let voters decide whether to cap payday loan rates.
(Published: Wed, 10 Aug 2011 12:05:02 -0700)Payday loan initiative faces challenge
A lawsuit filed Thursday in Cole County Circuit Court challenges the wording of a ballot measure asking voters to cap payday loan interest rates. John Prentzler is listed as the plaintiff, and the lawsuit was filed by Kansas City attorney Todd Graves with assistance from Jefferson City attorney Chuck Hatfield. Prentzler is director of auto operations at AutoStart USA, a Kansas City-based car ...
(Published: Fri, 19 Aug 2011 12:04:50 -0700)Payday loan fee proposal could go to voters
A group frustrated by legislative inaction wants Missourians to vote on a proposal to regulate payday loan fees.
(Published: Thu, 11 Aug 2011 01:31:50 -0700)
