On August 31, 2020, the California legislature passed the California Consumer Financial Protection Law (CCFPL). The law reflects Governor Newsom’s vision of a much more powerful banking agency with new registration authority,...more
9/2/2020
/ Banking Sector ,
Consumer Financial Products ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Consumer Lenders ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Dodd-Frank ,
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Financial Services Industry ,
Registration Requirement ,
Remedies ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Statute of Limitations ,
Transparency ,
UDAAP
As expected, California has enacted legislation imposing interest rate caps on larger consumer loans. The new law, AB 539, imposes other requirements relating to credit reporting, consumer education, maximum loan repayment...more