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U.S. Justice Department and North Carolina Attorney General Reach Settlement to Resolve Allegations of Auto Lending Discrimination

February 10, 2015 RATA Associates 6 min read
U.S. Justice Department and North Carolina Attorney General Reach Settlement to Resolve Allegations of Auto Lending Discrimination

Settlement Requires Substantial Improvements to Dealerships' Policies and Provides $225,000 in Relief to Affected Customers

The U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of North Carolina and the North Carolina Department of Justice today announced a settlement of the federal government's first-ever discrimination lawsuit involving "buy here, pay here" auto lending.  The settlement, which is subject to court approval, was filed today in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina.

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CFPB Issues Proposal To Facilitate Access To Credit In Rural And Underserved Areas

January 29, 2015 RATA Associates 5 min read
CFPB Issues Proposal To Facilitate Access To Credit In Rural And Underserved Areas

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today proposed several changes to its mortgage rules to facilitate responsible lending by small creditors, particularly in rural and underserved areas. If finalized, the proposal issued today would increase the number of financial institutions able to offer certain types of mortgages in rural and underserved areas, and help small creditors adjust their business practices to comply with the new rules. "Responsible lending by community banks and credit unions did not cause the financial crisis, and our mortgage rules reflect the fact that small institutions play a vital role in many communities," said CFPB Director Richard Cordray. "Today's proposal will help consumers in rural or underserved areas access the mortgage…

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