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8/31/2011

1. Payday loans rise, cost more
   Tennesseans who use payday loans to get cash quickly now can borrow up to $500 from a single lender, but could pay higher fees under a law passed this year by the General Assembly.
   (Published: Tue, 30 Aug 2011 21:19:19 -0700)

2. 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)

3. 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)

4. 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)

5. Police search for suspect in payday loan company robbery
   Brownsville police are searching for a man who allegedly robbed a local payday loan company at gunpoint. The incident happened at around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Texas Car Title & Payday Loan, at 2934 International Blvd.
   (Published: Tue, 30 Aug 2011 19:11:26 -0700)

6. Louisiana lets payday loans flourish: A guest column by Edward Ashworth
   In Louisiana, its more convenient to get a payday loan than a Big Mac. Thats because there are four times as many payday loan outlets as McDonalds restaurants. While a steady diet of Big Macs will pile the pounds on,...
   (Published: Sun, 21 Aug 2011 06:43:32 -0700)

7. 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)

8. 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)

9. 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)

10. 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)