Payday Lending

From Texas Standard:New rules from the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau regulating payday lenders were supposed to take effect on Aug. 19. The…

From Texas Standard: Officials say about 10,000 Texans paid up to $50 million in debts they didn’t owe.The Federal Trade Commission says one Kansas man,…

From Texas Standard:Texas leads the nation in payday lending and car title loan businesses with more than 3,000 storefronts across the state. Payday…

From Texas Standard:The Catholic Church, no stranger to controversy on a constellation of topics, has become rather pointed on one political matter –…

Signs offering promises of “quick cash” can be seen all over Texas. So-called payday lenders offer short-term loans under $700, but those loans have been…

Supporters say a new bill in the Texas Legislature would help protect consumers and regulate a quiet but burgeoning industry.House Bill 1595 from Rep.…

Legislators this year will once again try to combat some short-term lending practices that critics say prey on poor Texans.Credit access businesses,…

The City of Austin is encouraging consumers to come to city staff with complaints about payday lenders and auto title lenders.It’s been almost one year…