This report argues that North Carolina payday lenders make their profit on two key principles: 1) circumvent the North Carolina law by using federal law, and 2) utilize a business model that depends on borrowers paying more in fees than borrowing in principal.
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Testimony of Martin Eakes,Self-Help CEO and Coalition for Responsible Lending Spokesperson Before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs.
In 2001, the Coalition for Responsible Lending estimated that several common predatory mortgage practices cost U.S. borrowers $9.1 billion each year. For the most part, these practices were entirely legal under the law at that time. The report concludes that the solution is reforms to state and federal lending laws.
Summary of the North Carolina Mortgage Broker Licensing Law (pdf) Full Text of Mortgage Broker Licensing Law (pdf) Session Law FAQs about the NC Broker Law In August 2001, NC Governor Mike Easley signed into law the NC Mortgage Lending Act, Senate Bill 904. This law passed both houses with strong support and was endorsed by all major financial trade...
With huge profits at stake, the payday lending industry is fighting reform efforts by positioning itself as "consumer friendly," misrepresenting the facts, and circumventing state laws. Claim 1: Payday loans provide needed emergency credit. Claim 2: Payday lenders serve the working middle class. Claim 3: Customers understand the cost of this service. Claim 4: Payday loans are cheaper than other...
Testimony of Martin Eakes before the Federal Reserve Board at public hearing on predatory practices in the home-equity lending market.
Committee: US House of Representatives Committee on Banking and Financial Services
In 1999, North Carolina became the first state to enact legislation to curb predatory mortgage lending. Over the many years since, the North Carolina law has proven its effectiveness in curtailing predatory lending while preserving a robust subprime lending market. Full Text of the Law Short Summary of SB 1149 Full Summary of SB 1149 During the first year after...
Full Text of the Law Short Summary of SB 1149 Full Summary of SB 1149 In 1999, North Carolina became the first state to enact legislation to curb predatory mortgage lending. Over the many years since, the North Carolina law has proven its effectiveness in curtailing predatory lending while preserving a robust subprime lending market. During the first year after...