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FICO Announces Changes That Could Lower Consumers’ Credit Scores
Fair Isaac Corp., which created the FICO credit score used by many lenders in credit decisions, recently announced a series of changes to its scoring model which the Wall Street Journal reports could lower overall credit scores for many Americans. This is because...
House Financial Services Committee To Hold Eight Hearings in February
During the month of February, the U.S. House Financial Services Committee will hold eight hearings on an array of topics, including bank partnerships with non-banks, public housing, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), and monetary policy. The Committee’s...
House Passes H.R. 3621, Legislation to Overhaul Credit Reporting System
Yesterday, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 3621, the Comprehensive CREDIT Act, which was introduced by Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) to make changes to the credit reporting system. According to a press release from the House Financial Services Committee, the...
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
