The Latest Financial News
New York Fed Says Consumers Were More Optimistic About Economy in May
According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Survey of Consumer Expectations for May 2020, Americans grew more optimistic about the state of the economy compared to April. However, expectations still remain lower than pre-COVID-19 levels. “Consumers grew...
Experian Report Shows Decreased Delinquency Rates on Auto Loans in Q1 2020
According to Experian’s most recent State of the Automotive Finance Market Report, delinquency rates on automotive loans went down during the first quarter of 2020, even as the industry dealt with the COVID-19 crisis and its financial impact on consumers. The report...
U.S. Economy Officially Enters Recession as of February
In February 2020, the United States economy entered its first recession in 11 years as a result of the widespread business shutdown during the coronavirus pandemic. According to a report issued this week by the National Bureau of Economic Research, the recession ended...
Why NAFSA?
There are more than 570 federally-recognized tribes in the United States, many of whom are spread across in diverse areas. This has left a need for other tribal economic development opportunities to create sustainability and jobs on Native American reservations.
Tribal Financial Services:
Create jobs & economic development on tribal lands
Increase the financial independence of tribes
Deploy sovereignty & bolster tribal self-determination
The Impact of Tribal Financial Services
Coming from a history of staggering unemployment rates, limited opportunities, and lack of access to fundamental resources, Native American tribes began online lending businesses to create real change for the future. Internet commerce has been a vehicle for supporting economic growth, tribal services, and tribal development. These are their stories.
Our Mission
To advocate for tribal sovereignty, promote responsible financial services, and provide better economic opportunity in Indian Country for the benefit of tribal communities.
To protect and preserve the sovereignty of Native American tribes while offering an unprecedented opportunity for tribal economic growth
Growing opportunity for Indian Country in the financial services industry
Advancing financial literacy in tribal communities
