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The Regulatory Frontier: OppFi’s Bid for a National Bank Charter and the Fight Against Triple-Digit Lending

Evan Lee07 mins

July 16, 2026 In a move that has sent shockwaves through the consumer advocacy community and financial regulatory circles alike, Opportunity Financial (OppFi)—a prominent provider of high-interest installment loans—has formally petitioned federal authorities for approval to acquire BNC Bank. If successful, this acquisition would facilitate the creation of "OppFi Bank," a national institution that would…

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Navigating Regulatory Headwinds: Federal Agencies Tighten Oversight on Lending to Unauthorized Workers

Reynand Wu09 mins

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a move that signals a significant shift in the intersection of federal immigration policy and financial regulation, three of the nation’s primary banking regulators issued joint guidance on Monday, July 13, 2026. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), and the National Credit…

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Financial Oversight Under Fire: House Committee Poised to Vote on Controversial Credit and Lending Legislation

Evan Lee07 mins

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the House Financial Services Committee convenes for a pivotal markup session this Tuesday, June 29, 2026, the legislative agenda has ignited a firestorm of controversy. Lawmakers are scheduled to weigh at least four distinct pieces of legislation that critics argue will dismantle critical consumer protections, exacerbate the national affordability crisis, and…

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SoFi Technologies Expands Ecosystem with Launch of Small-Business Lending Suite

Reynand Wu07 mins

SAN FRANCISCO – In a move that signals a significant evolution of its "one-stop-shop" financial strategy, SoFi Technologies announced on Tuesday the official launch of its small-business lending vertical. The digital-first bank, which rose to prominence as a student loan refinancer, is now pivoting to capture a larger share of the entrepreneurial market at a…

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Financial Inclusion Under Fire: New CFPB Guidance Sparks Controversy Over Immigration Status in Lending

Evan Lee07 mins

WASHINGTON — In a move that has sent ripples of concern through the financial services sector and civil rights advocacy groups, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), under the leadership of Russell Vought, issued a controversial advisory on Friday, June 5, 2026. The guidance encourages lenders to incorporate a borrower’s immigration status into their assessment…

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The Battle for the Banking Charter: Consumer Advocates Challenge Fintech’s Push into Predatory Lending

Evan Lee07 mins

WASHINGTON — June 22, 2026 — In a landmark showdown that pits the future of digital finance against decades of consumer protection laws, a massive coalition of over 60 advocacy groups has issued a formal demand to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. The coalition, representing a broad spectrum of civil rights organizations, labor unions,…

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The Battle Over Fintech Charters: Regulatory Oversight and the Future of High-Interest Lending

Evan Lee06 mins

May 28, 2026 — As the financial landscape undergoes a rapid transformation driven by digital integration, a high-stakes regulatory battle is brewing that could reshape the protection of American consumers. At the center of this controversy are two major fintech players, Enova and OppFi, and their strategic bids to acquire national bank charters. In a…

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Rethinking Student Debt: How Juno’s Collective Bargaining Model is Disrupting the Lending Market

07 mins

For millions of students and graduates, the burden of higher education debt is a defining financial challenge. While federal student loans remain the primary source of funding, the private student loan market has historically operated as a rigid, take-it-or-leave-it landscape. Lenders set interest rates based on proprietary algorithms, leaving borrowers with little leverage to negotiate….

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Financial System as a Tool for Policy: New CFPB Advisory Sparks Debate Over Immigration Status in Lending

Evan Lee07 mins

WASHINGTON — In a move that has sent shockwaves through the financial services industry and civil rights advocacy groups, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), under the leadership of Russell Vought, issued a formal statement on June 5, 2026, advising lenders to incorporate a borrower’s immigration status into their assessments of creditworthiness and ability to…

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The Debit Card Frontier: Banks and Fintechs Collide in the Battle for Installment Lending

Reynand Wu08 mins

The landscape of American consumer finance is undergoing a fundamental shift as the humble debit card—once a simple tool for accessing existing deposits—transforms into the latest battleground for installment lending. For decades, the line between debit and credit was clear: one used the money you had, and the other used the money you borrowed. Today,…

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