The latest episode of the AFSA Extra Credit Podcast features the leaders of the AFSA Education Foundation EDGE and Leadership Development programs. Why it matters: Sandena Peterson, Chris Reyes and Alan Noel share their perspectives on the importance of both THE EDGE and the Leadership Development Program, as well as some of the things they’ve […]
“Uncertainty” is a term being liberally tossed about nowadays as though it were a new concept to Washington. But as AFSA noted in its recent letter to President Trump’s Domestic Policy and National Economic teams, uncertainty has long been engendered by Washington regulators, whether at the CFPB, FTC, FCC or the Department of Defense. American […]
On March 18, 2025, AFSA submitted a comment letter in connection with the CFPB’s proposal to launch an Auto Loan Survey. This proposal was issued on January 17, 2025. The proposal is unusual because it seeks subjective information about consumer’s opinions about matters that are outside of the CFPB’s authority. In particular, this survey intends […]
Consumer Lending by the Numbers
13.7 MILLION consumers hold a traditional installment loan
13.7
million
consumers hold a traditional installment loan
82 MILLION consumers in the PRIME VALUE or better risk tier
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