CFPB Monitor

MAY 6, 2021

A Maryland administrative action recently removed to the state’s federal district court illustrates how Maryland law continues to present challenges for the bank partner structure used by many lenders. The new Maryland matter demonstrates that participants in bank model programs continue to face state licensing threats.

Maryland 78

Maryland Lending Missouri FDIC 78

American Banker

JULY 2, 2024

Maryland-based Forbright Bank, which is led by a onetime Democratic presidential candidate, relied extensively on brokered deposits as it grew after a 2021 rebranding. The bank says it has made changes in response to regulators' concerns.

Maryland 45

Maryland FDIC Regulation Compliance 45

CFPB Monitor

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

The DBO indicated that it “is investigating whether LoanMart’s role in the arrangement is so extensive as to require compliance with California’s lending laws. Thus, both the OCC and FDIC have adopted regulations rejecting the Second Circuit’s Madden decision. The FDIC has not yet proposed a similar rule.

Utah 78

Utah California FDIC West Virginia 78

CFPB Monitor

MARCH 15, 2022

Given such continuing threats, non-bank participants would be well-advised to revisit their vulnerability to “true lender” challenges and their compliance with state licensing laws. Maryland, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Colorado. The DFPI is not alone in asserting a “true lender” claim.

California 78

California Innovation Utah West Virginia 78

American Banker

MARCH 14, 2025

A Maryland judge temporarily halted mass layoffs of probationary employees at multiple agencies, citing legal violations and harm to states' ability to respond to unemployment needs.

Maryland 41

Maryland FDIC Policies Compliance 41

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Such prohibition could involve limiting FDIC protections for those deposits, for example, or trying to prevent loans to those businesses. State Bank Northwest has “chosen to not service (cannabis-related businesses) because the compliance and regulatory risks are too great for our bank,” Deckard said. Cash Dangers.

Oregon 230

Oregon Colorado Operations Washington 230

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Such prohibition could involve limiting FDIC protections for those deposits, for example, or trying to prevent loans to those businesses. State Bank Northwest has “chosen to not service (cannabis-related businesses) because the compliance and regulatory risks are too great for our bank,” he said. Cash Dangers.

Oregon 115

Oregon Colorado Operations Washington 115