The Latest Financial News
The CFPB Defends its Constitutionality in Second Circuit
In an appeal filed last Friday, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) argued that its organizational structure, including its “for-cause removal” provision, was constitutional because it met U.S. Supreme Court precedent.The debate surrounding CFPB’s...
The Indian Loan Guarantee Program: Facilitating Economic Opportunities in Indian Country
On February 15, Congress provided $10.8 million to the Indian Loan Guarantee Program for the 2019 fiscal year, an increase of 16 percent from the year before. This important program provides financial institutions a great opportunity to invest in tribally-owned...
NAFSA Hosts Second Annual Tribal Lending Regulatory Workshop
Yesterday, the Native American Financial Services Association (NAFSA) hosted its Second Annual Tribal Lending Regulatory Workshop. Tribal lending regulators, compliance officers, attorneys, and tribal officials gathered at NAFSA’s headquarters in Washington, D.C to...
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
