CFPB, DOD Threaten Small Dollar Loans
According to NCUA Chair Debbie Matz, new regulations proposed by the CFPB and Department of Defense could put at risk credit unions’ ability to offer members small, reasonably priced loans as alternatives to payday loans. The DOD proposal, for example, would cap the loan rate at 36% including fees, which would cause many credit union loan rates to exceed the cap. [5/7/15]