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New Survey Finds More Than Half of BNPL Users Have Encountered Issues
According to a Bankrate survey released last week, 56 percent of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) users say they’ve encountered at least one issue while using the services, such as spending more than they should have (29 percent), missing a payment (18 percent), or facing...
Banking Committee Ranking Member Sen. Tim Scott Introduces Resolution to Overturn CFPB Late Fee Rule
Earlier this week, Senate Banking Committee Ranking Member Tim Scott (R-S.C.) introduced a resolution aimed at overturning the CFPB’s recently finalized rule limiting late payment fees on consumer credit cards issued by the largest credit card issuers. The Bureau...
Delinquencies Rise Across All Credit Tiers, Study Finds
According to the latest installment of VantageScore’s Credit Gauge, delinquencies rose in February 2024 across all credit tiers and products (auto loans, credit cards, mortgages, and personal loans). Early-stage delinquencies saw a 0.24 percent increase year-over-year...
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
