It began with a deceptively simple challenge: analyze a raw transaction ledger and identify the most profitable customers. But this wasn’t a tidy spreadsheet. It was an uncurated SQL export with 50+ transaction types, hidden rules, and edge cases. Anyone who has worked with real-world finance data knows this is […]
A Comprehensive Guide for Online Lenders
Executive Summary The rapid growth of online lending has transformed access to credit for millions, especially those underserved by traditional banks. However, this opportunity comes with unique challenges in compliance, competition, and operational complexity. This white paper provides a holistic playbook for online lenders, drawing on proven strategies and industry […]
CFPB Will Not Prioritize Enforcement or Supervision Actions For The Payday Payment Rule
It’s a step in the right direction at the 11th hour, CFPB Offers Regulatory Relief for Small Loan Providers but the exposure to the rule still exists. Under Section 5552 of Title 12 of the United States Code, concerning the Preservation of Enforcement Powers of States under the Consumer Financial […]
Is the Payment Rule in Play on March 30, 2025?
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President Trump Nominates Jonathan McKernan to lead CFPB
On February 11, the President Trump nominated Jonathan McKernan to lead the CFPB. With extensive FDIC and Treasury experience, McKernan is known for cutting unnecessary regulations and promoting market innovation. Until his confirmation, Acting Director Russell Vought—who has already made significant staffing and contract cuts—will remain in charge. McKernan’s appointment […]
Loan Management Software 101: Definition, Types, and Key Features
In today’s competitive financial landscape, loan management software is no longer a luxury, but a necessity. For financial institutions, credit unions, banks and aleternative lending, these digital solutions optimize the entire loan lifecycle, from origination to servicing and collections, leading to increased efficiency, reduced errors, and a better borrower experience. […]
Two Roads to Ending the CFPB’s Unaccountable Power: Defunding Through Reform
For too long, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has operated as an unelected agency with a guaranteed operational budget—funded directly through quarterly transfers from the Federal Reserve as established by the Dodd–Frank Act. This funding structure was designed to insulate the CFPB from political pressures, but critics argue that […]
Eleventh Circuit Overturns FCC’s 1:1 Consent Rule at the 11th Hour
On January 24, 2025, the Eleventh Circuit made a landmark decision by vacating the FCC’s “one-to-one” consent requirement for marketing calls and texts under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). This ruling has significant implications for businesses and marketers, as it reaffirms the traditional interpretation of “prior express consent” under […]
Podcast on the CFPB payment rule
COMMON SENSE TIPS TO STAYING COMPLIANT WITH THE NEW TCPA RULES
To comply with the new rules implemented by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), businesses, particularly those in advertising, telemarketing, and lead generation, should take several common-sense steps: Review and Update Consent Procedures: Ensure that prior express written consent is obtained on a “one-to-one” basis, authorizing no more than one identified […]