- Feds Schedule Education Meeting
May 9, 2008
A meeting of the Financial Literacy and Education Commission is scheduled for May 15 in Washington, D.C.
- Banks Toughen Terms on Loans
May 9, 2008
A widening of the credit crisis is indicated by the Federal Reserve's poll of banks' senior loan officers, which reveals that domestic banks have been tightening their standards at record levels in nearly all loan categories.
- Ding Dong, Debt Collector Calling
May 9, 2008
In the wake of a 24 percent increase in delinquencies between the second and fourth quarters of 2007, finance companies are turning to an old-fashioned method to collect delinquent payments: home visits.
- Frank Aims to 'Unstick' Jumbo Home Mortgages
May 9, 2008
Expressing dissatisfaction with the mortgage industry's response to congressional efforts to prop up the jumbo home loan market,......
- Bill Puts Heat on Payday Lenders
May 9, 2008
The South Carolina General Assembly is considering a bill that would restrict payday lenders.
- Student-Loan Legislation Moves Forward
May 9, 2008
Congress has passed student-loan legislation, the Ensuring Continued Access to Student Loans Act of 2008, to provide lenders with confidence and liquidity and to reduce students' increasing reliance upon private loans for college education.
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- AFSA Expresses Support for the Federal Housing Finance Regulatory Act of 2008 (PDF)
May 15, 2008
In a letter to the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, AFSA commended Chairman Chris Dodd and Ranking Member Richard Shelby for bringing this important legislation up for consideration.
- AFSA Strongly Opposes H.R. 5546, The Credit Card Fair Fee Act (PDF)
May 12, 2008
- Veteran Independent Leaders Share Expertise at 25th Anniversary Conference (PDF)
May 13, 2008
- AFSA Submits Testimony on the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights (PDF)
April 17, 2008
- AFSA Education Foundation Submits Written Testimony for House Hearing on Financial Literacy and Education (PDF)
April 15, 2008
- AFSA Submits Comment Letter on Proposed HOEPA Rules (PDF)
April 8, 2008
- AFSA Provides an Overview on Rhode Island and the NMLS (PDF)
April 1, 2008
Now that Rhode Island requires all licensed lenders making secured loans in the state to register through the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS), AFSA has created an overview of what non-mortgage lenders should know about Rhode Island and the NMLS.
- AFSA Interviewed for ABC News/Good Morning America Segment
March 27, 2008
AFSA President & CEO Chris Stinebert provided an industry viewpoint on credit card practices in this ABC News/Good Morning America segment.
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Making the most of your Associate Membership
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Committee Brochure (PDF)
This brochure provides a comprehensive overview of AFSA’s 12 CIPs, answers frequently asked questions about participating in a committee and includes an application to join a committee.
Understanding Vehicle Financing
This brochure, prepared in cooperation with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), provides information to help consumers learn about dealership finances. A Spanish version of the brochure is also available.
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