The Latest Financial News
House Committee Considers Changes to Credit Reports
On Thursday, July 11, the House Financial Services Committee will consider several legislative bills that would modify certain aspects of credit reports, including the proper use of alternative data and the length of time adverse information may remain on a credit...
Banks Increase Lending to Nondepository Financial Institutions
Over the last two years, banks have increased their lending to nondepository financial institutions, many of which are fintech firms, by 23 percent, according to data compiled by FedFis. In comparison, commercial and credit card lending has only increased by 16...
Attorneys General Ask Federal Regulators to Keep Overdraft Rule
Twenty-five state attorneys general (AGs) sent a letter to Kathy Kraninger, director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), urging the CFPB to not weaken or rescind the overdraft rule. "We are aware of no evidence or other basis to believe that 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
