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Online Lenders Alliance Releases New White Paper Outlining The Role Fintech Innovation Plays In Driving Credit Inclusion
Today, the Online Lenders Alliance (OLA) released its latest white paper, which highlights how innovation in the financial technology space is playing a role in driving credit inclusion for the approximately 100 million Americans who currently fall into the non-prime credit category. OLA is the center for lending, technology, and innovation representing the growing online […]
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CFPB Must Take Principle-Based Approach to Rewriting Small Dollar Rule
As the first trade association in FinTech, OLA has always been in favor of having in place a balanced small dollar rule that protects consumers’ access to credit. The opportunity to provide safe, affordable access to credit is real, but the threat to undermine it is as well if we fail to take a principle-based approach […]
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American Banker: CFPB’s payday rollback plans don’t go far enough for some lenders
OLA was featured in an American Banker article, providing comments on the Bureau of Consumer Protections Small Dollar Rule. American Banker: CFPB’s payday rollback plans don’t go far enough for some lenders Those affected by the CFPB’s payday lending rule hailed the agency’s announcement last week of plans to propose changes next year. But they […]
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Understanding the True Cost of Providing Credit to American Consumers
There is a cost of providing credit. OLA CEO, shares her thoughts in an op-ed in Morning Consult. “Without more research and analysis on the true cost of providing credit that reflects risk-based lending, and a smart principles-based approach, we run the risk of redlining the majority American families; their access to credit will be […]
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Reuters: ‘Fintechs’ sound cautious note on offer of U.S. bank charter
OLA was featured in a Reuters article, providing comments on the recent OCC bank charter. Reuters: ‘Fintechs’ sound cautious note on offer of U.S. bank charter WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Financial technology companies that lend online are sounding a cautious note on a U.S. banking regulator’s plan to offer them special federal charters because of concerns […]
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Letter to Commissioner – Virginia Bureau of Financial Institutions
The Online Lenders Alliance is participating in the Legislative Working Group on modernizing the Virginia code for consumer finance. The working group is part of the Bureau of Financial Institutions (BFI), a regulatory division of the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC.) This division is involved in consumer protection through the administration of state laws regarding […]
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OLA Opposes California AB 784 Limiting Consumer Credit Options
The Online Lenders Alliance sent a letter to Members of the California Assembly Apparitions Committee expressing strong opposition to AB 784. This legislation seeks to impose an interest rate cap for consumer loans between $300 and $5,000, greatly limiting an important source of funds for millions of underbanked consumers in California. If enacted, AB 784 […]
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OLA Opposes California Interest Rate Cap Bill – AB 11109
The Online Lenders Alliance expressed strong opposition to AB 1109. This legislation seeks to impose an interest rate cap for consumer loans between $2,500 and $10,000, greatly limiting an important source of capital for non-prime consumers in California. If enacted, AB 1109 will negatively affect consumers who are legitimately searching for fast and convenient credit, […]
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OLA Submits Letter Opposing Maryland SB 527/HB 1270
The Online Lenders Alliance expressed strong opposition to SB 527/HB 1270 and requested that the bills be vetoed. One of the many benefits that online lenders provide is the flexibility to use varying terms and conditions to offer consumers capital. Should SB527/ HB1270 become law and establish a combined fees and interest rate cap of […]
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April is Financial Literacy Month!
April is Financial Literacy Month and we at the Online Lenders Alliance believe that the best borrower is an informed borrower, especially when it comes to shopping for an online loan. In addition to our consumer resources and OLA Hotline, we developed these tips so consumers can protect themselves against fraud and have a more informed […]
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OLA’s Letter in Support of CA Senate Bill 297
OLA expressed its support of Senate Bill 297 by sending a letter to Senator Dodd, Chair of the Senate Banking and Financial Institutions Committee. OLA represents the growing industry of innovative companies that develop and deploy financial technology which include proprietary and innovative underwriting methods, data analytics, and non-traditional delivery channels to offer online consumer loans […]
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OLA COMMENTS ON FTC ACTION AGAINST JOEL TUCKER
WASHINGTON, January 9th 2017 – Recently, The FTC filed a Complaint against Joel Tucker in federal court in Kansas. In commenting on the action Lisa McGreevy President and CEO of the Online lenders Alliance stated: “The members of the Online Lenders Alliance are committed to ensuring customers have fair, transparent access to the credit they […]
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LA Times: Trade group promises stricter scrutiny of payday loan ads
OLA was featured in the Los Angeles Times focusing on our efforts to monitor fraudulent activity in Online Lending. Trade group promises stricter scrutiny of payday loan ads By: James Rufus Koren A trade group for online payday lenders has started to comb the Internet for sites making misleading claims, part of an effort to clean […]
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OLA Releases Statement In Response To The CFPB’s Small Dollar Lending Rule
Lisa McGreevy, President and CEO of the Online Lenders Alliance (OLA), today issued the following statement in response to the CFPB’s Small Dollar Lending Rule: “At a time when consumers are demanding choices for flexible, responsible credit products, we’re very concerned that this initial proposal could severely restrict their options. This proposal is complex and we are concerned that […]
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OLA Releases Statement In Response To Google’s New Advertising Policy
Lisa McGreevy, President and CEO of the Online Lenders Alliance (OLA), today issued the following statement in response to Google’s decision to ban advertisements from online lenders: “It’s disappointing that a site created to help give users full access to information is making arbitrary choices on the advertisements users are allowed to see from legal businesses. […]
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OLA Releases Statement In Response To US Treasury Department Report On Marketplace Lending
Lisa McGreevy, President and CEO of the Online Lenders Alliance (OLA), today issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Treasury Department Report On Marketplace Lending: “The report released today by the Department of Treasury recognizes that there is a strong demand among consumers and businesses for online loans. What we need is a […]
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OLA Releases Statement In Response To CFPB Online Loan Payment Study
Lisa McGreevy, President and CEO of the Online Lenders Alliance (OLA), today issued the following statement in response to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Online Loan Payment Study: “Bank account overdrafts are a lose-lose for online lenders and their customers. It is in the customers best interests as well as the lenders best interest for […]
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OLA Submits Comment Letter To CFPB Regarding Small Dollar Lending Rule
In March 2015, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced its intention to make rules regulating the market for payday, vehicle title and similar loans. OLA submitted a letter for the record. You can view it by clicking here.
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Online Lenders Alliance Praises FTC Action Against Lenders That Intentionally Defrauded Consumers
WASHINGTON, July 8, 2015 — The Online Lenders Alliance (OLA), today praised the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) action against a group of online lenders accused of funding loans that consumers never approved then making unauthorized debits from their bank accounts. “Online lenders that defraud consumers should be prosecuted and put out of business,” said Lisa McGreevy, […]
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OLA Praises FTC, CFPB Action Against Lenders That Intentionally Defrauded Consumers
Posted by: Lizzy Provow OLA Praises FTC action against Lenders PDF
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