Only a week ago, stronger-than-expected second-quarter economic growth was a top headline in the financial media. The major stock market indexes were near all-time highs, and with inflation trending lower, expectations had the Federal Reserve beginning an orderly easing of short-term interest rates as soon as September. A rare economic soft landing seemed like a sure thing.
Alfa, a prominent provider of enterprise software for automotive finance, has announced the launch of Intelligent Automation as part of its Alfa Systems 6 platform. This feature leverages advanced cognitive technologies and predictive modeling to enhance efficiency through intelligent, automated decision-making tools.
The featured Business Partner for the month of July is Cox Automotive. Cox Automotive is transforming the way the world buys, sells, owns, and uses vehicles. Dealertrack, Kelley Blue Book, and Manheim solutions provide lenders with the connectivity and confidence to thrive in this ever-changing automotive market.
AFSA recently joined the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in filing a coalition amicus brief urging the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit to hold that a unilateral change-in-terms provision does not render an arbitration agreement illusory and unenforceable.
On June 28, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a significant ruling regarding the Chevron deference, impacting industries and businesses regulated by federal agencies such as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
In anticipation of today’s markup of the American Privacy Rights Act of 2024 (APRA), AFSA sent a letter to Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Ranking Member Frank Pallone (D-NJ) suggesting changes to the APRA that would ensure it works best for businesses and consumers alike. AFSA is highly supportive of legislation that creates a federal standard of consumer privacy protection. However, such legislation should ensure that financial institutions that already comply with strong data privacy and security requirements under the GLBA have a clear exemption. This will avoid...
Lenders are facing renewed regulatory scrutiny at both the state and federal levels. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is intensifying its oversight of auto finance, following a recent US Supreme Court ruling that upheld the CFPB's funding mechanism as constitutional under the Dodd-Frank Act.
In a significant court ruling in Colorado, a federal judge preliminarily agreed with the American Financial Services Association (AFSA), the American Fintech Council, and the National Association of Industrial Bankers’ legal challenge to a Colorado statute that seeks to apply Colorado law on loans made to Colorado residents by state-chartered banks located outside Colorado. Last week’s ruling preserves access to credit for Colorado consumers.
Lenders are facing renewed regulatory challenges at both state and federal levels, as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is expected to increase its activity following a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling affirming the constitutionality of its funding mechanism under the Dodd-Frank Act.
As businesses transition towards a digital future, many have adopted cloud-based applications, automated manual tasks, and optimized data storage for easy access. However, some credit approval processes still rely on outdated legacy software or manual paper-based policies, which can impede progress towards becoming fully digital enterprises. Manual processes also carry the risk of human errors. Modernizing the credit approval process is essential to align with digital transformation efforts and ensure efficiency, accuracy, and security.
As businesses move toward a more digital future, many have transitioned to cloud-based applications, automated manual tasks, and optimized data storage for easy access. However, the credit approval process often remains reliant on outdated legacy software or even manual paper-based policies kept in binders. This can hinder progress toward becoming a fully digital enterprise and increase the risk of human errors associated with manual processes. Now is the time to modernize your credit approval process to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and security.
The American Financial Services Association (AFSA) has submitted a comment letter to the New Jersey Senate concerning bill S1310. The proposed legislation would allow specific for-profit debt adjusters to obtain licenses to operate within the state.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has released a "Data Spotlight" that focuses on an analysis of negative equity data from a group of auto finance entities. This report is the first in a series using data collected from nine market monitoring orders issued to auto lenders as part of a pilot data project announced by the Bureau in February 2023.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Rohit Chopra testified before the Senate Banking Committee and the House Financial Services Committee this week for his semi-annual report to Congress.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) aimed at addressing the reporting of medical bills on credit reports. This initiative follows the CFPB’s September 2023 announcement to explore options for restricting such reporting practices.