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Third Circuit holds application of PA usury law to auto loans made to PA residents at out-of-state locations does not violate Commerce Clause

CFPB Monitor

Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit recently ruled that the application of Pennsylvania usury laws to vehicle-secured loans made to Pennsylvania residents who travel outside of Pennsylvania to obtain such loans does not violate the Commerce Clause of the U.S. Constitution. In TitleMax of Delaware, Inc.

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The Main Street Rescue That Wasn’t (And Still Isn’t)

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To that end, as evidenced by a number of statistics (and no shortage of commentary), the Main Street lending program — designed to, well, help Main Street — is falling short. The Main Street lending program is focused on companies that cannot raise funds in the capital markets through issuing, say, bonds, or selling equity.

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Wirecard Seeks Forensic Investigation Into Its Collapse

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Proceeds from the sale of those operations could total as much as 100 million euros ($114 million). Meanwhile, Wirecard is seeking buyers for its European operation and Wirecard Bank, its lending operation, Reuters sources said. Late last month, Wirecard North America Inc.

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Fundation Pulls Community Bank Into FinTech Collaboration

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The latest to do so is Provident Financial , a New Jersey-based bank providing consumer and business banking services in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Reports in American Banker on Tuesday (July 2) said the bank is collaborating with alternative small business lending company Fundation to strengthen its SMB lending position. “We

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“Dormant Commerce Clause” case law continues to evolve

CFPB Monitor

In a recent press release , the Pennsylvania Attorney General announced that settlements have been reached with Delaware and Florida lenders who made allegedly usurious loans to Pennsylvania residents. In apparent support of the settlement, the press release cites the Third Circuit’s decision in TitleMax of Delaware, Inc.

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Commercial Credit Trends – Where to Tread Carefully

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Lending is getting riskier. As can be seen, the consumer is starting to feel the credit shock first while commercial lending is still performing. The operative question is when commercial PODs will show a spike. The Midwest continues to perform the best, followed by Pennsylvania. This quarter, it is 2.58%.

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Widening Borrower Protection’s Scope To SMBs

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As online lending platforms proliferate among the SMB borrowing community, however, experts warn that a lack of regulation means these companies rarely publicly reveal interest rates and fees. “We have seen small businesses destroyed by online lending.” “We have seen small businesses destroyed by online lending.”

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