Dodd-Frank Act Turns Ten
Dodd-Frank Act Turns Ten Last week, on the 10th anniversary of the Dodd-Frank Act being signed into law, its major supporters praised its survival despite years of opposition. The legislation’s authors, former Senator Chris Dodd (D-Conn.) and former Representative...
OCC Issues Proposed True Lender Rule
OCC Issues Proposed True Lender Rule On Monday, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) proposed a new rule that would clarify when banks are the “true lenders” of loans when involved with third parties. In so doing, the rule would resolve key...
Banks Urged to Make Small Dollar Loans, but Remain Reluctant
Banks Urged to Make Small Dollar Loans, but Remain Reluctant In recent years, regulatory agencies under the Trump Administration have pressed credit unions and banks to offer more credit options for consumers, including small dollar loans. However, banks have remained...
