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Another Maryland threat to bank partner model lending

CFPB Monitor

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.

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Fights Over Loan Terms Delayed Main Street Lending Program

PYMNTS

Department of the Treasury and the Federal Reserve gave hope to small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with the announcement of the Main Street Lending Program. Senator Ben Cardin of Maryland. More than three months ago, the U.S. Also last week, Mnuchin said bipartisan work is underway on a potential PPP extension.

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The Maryland Financial Consumer Protection Act of 2018 significantly increases state regulation

CFPB Monitor

Noting, among other things, “retrenchment” on the federal level, the Maryland Financial Consumer Protection Act of 2018 ( HB 1634 ) was signed into law on May 15, 2018. Increases the maximum civil penalties for violations of the MCPA by merchants to $10,000 for a violation and $25,000 for a repeat violation. .

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Where Credit Unions Invest To Get The Best ROI

PYMNTS

Speaking of efficiency, a new service from a Maryland-based CU aims to simplify the small dollar loan application process. The new service, Flex Loan, is being offered by SkyPoint Federal Credit Union and was established through a partnership with cloud-based mobile lending platform QCash Financial.

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Eagle in Maryland sets table for turnaround

American Banker

The bank faced credit setbacks in the nation's capital and margin pressure this year. But it made a series of new hires to reduce risk and diversify its loan portfolio, preparing for a new era of demand as the industry awaits interest rate cuts.

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Synchrony Says Erroneous Email Not Tied To Data Breach

PYMNTS

The company has a partnership with Amazon in which it lends to customers with low credit scores. “We have confirmed none of your personal data was compromised,” the financial services company said in an email to customers. In other Amazon news , the eCommerce giant is opening a store on the Chinese site Pinduoduo.

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Eagle in Maryland gains 'flexibility' to raise capital after loss

American Banker

The bank took a big hit on an office property in Washington, D.C., during the first quarter. This month, it filed a shelf registration statement for an offering of up to $150 million that could be used to bolster capital or refinance debt.