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California Home Improvement and Solar Financing Bill Passed by Senate and Moving Through Assembly

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An initiative designed to add significant regulatory obligations to the home improvement and solar financing industries is progressing through the California legislature. Senate Bill 784 (SB 784) passed the California Senate...more

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California AB 3108 Creates Potential Mortgage Fraud Issue for Lenders on Owner-Occupied Mortgage Loans Made for a Business Purpose

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California Assembly Bill 3108 became effective on January 1, 2025 and could conceivably make certain business purpose loans secured by owner-occupied property subject to mortgage fraud claims by the borrowers. The primary...more

Allen Matkins

Court Allows Borrower To Challenge Department's Decision To Issue A Finance Lender's License

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A lot has changed since George Gerro filed an action seeking a declaration that the California finance lender's license issued to BlockFi Lending LLC  was both void and improperly issued: Blockfi has filed for bankruptcy; the...more

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Is Someone Who Makes No Loans, A Lender?

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The California Finance Lenders Law prohibits any "person" from engaging in the business of a "finance lender" without a license, unless otherwise exempt.  Cal. Fin. Code § 22100(a).   The CFL defines a "finance lender" as...more

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California Court Denies DFPI’s Motion for Preliminary Injunction Against Fintech

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On October 30, the Superior Court of California County of Los Angeles denied the DFPI’s motion for a preliminary injunction to force a Chicago-based fintech company to stop facilitating loans to California borrowers from its...more

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Fintech Flips Script, Sues California Regulator Over 36% Rate Cap Law

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On March 7, a Chicago-based FinTech company  filed a Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief in Los Angeles County Superior Court against the Commissioner of the California Department of Financial Protection and...more

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California Bill Would Ban This Unusual "Purpose Credit"

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Regulation U, 12 CFR § 221.1 – 221.125, imposes certain requirements for lenders, other than securities brokers and dealers, who extend credit secured by margin stock.  Regulation U defines "purpose credit" as "any credit for...more

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