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American Financial Services Association

Protecting access to consumer credit & choice since 1916.

Protecting access to consumer credit & choice since 1916.

Our new headquarters is located at 1750 H St. NW #650, Washington, DC 20006

Events

EDGE (Education, Development, Growth, and Enrichment)

Jun 22 - Jun 27, 2025
Grand Hyatt Buckhead | Atlanta GA

AFSA Leadership Development Program

Aug 9 - Aug 16, 2025
Paul J. Rizzo Conference Center | Chapel Hill, North Carolina

2025 AFSA Annual Meeting

Oct 26 - Oct 29, 2025
Salamander Hotel | Washington DC

Blog

Big Beautiful Bill Update
Jun 20, 2025

AFSA’s Federal Congressional Affairs team has been monitoring U.S. Senate activity around the One Big Beautiful Bill, and hears that the Senate parliamentarian struck the provision that cut the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s  maximum funding to 0% of the Federal Reserve’s operating expenses.  AFSA has not yet heard whether Senators will attempt to place a […]

Industry Expertise | What Finance Sources Should Know about the Latest eContracting Innovation
Jun 20, 2025

“Industry Expertise” is sponsored content produced by AFSA’s Business Partners’ to provide thought leadership and best practices for AFSA member companies. For more information about this sponsored content opportunity, contact Dan Bucherer. The Digital Funding Journey Has Changed  As car buyers expect a more seamless digital experience, the automotive industry has embraced digital transformation. While much […]

Industry Expertise | Staying Ahead of a Storm of Losses
Jun 18, 2025

“Industry Expertise” is sponsored content produced by AFSA’s Business Partners’ to provide thought leadership and best practices for AFSA member companies. For more information about this sponsored content opportunity, contact Dan Bucherer. ———————————————————————————————- Natural disasters are getting costlier – and subprime portfolios take a hit. Learn how emerging insurance tracking strategies can help lenders reduce uninsured […]

Consumer Lending by the Numbers

13.7 MILLION consumers hold a traditional installment loan
Consumers
13.7
million
consumers hold a traditional installment loan
82 MILLION consumers in the PRIME VALUE or better risk tier
Credit Card
6.5
million
consumers in the prime or better risk tier
$1,500 average installment agreement amount
Handshake
$1,500
average installment agreement amount
2.3 MILLION new auto loans each month
Car
2.3
million
new auto loans each month

Resources for Members

AFSA Track
AFSA Track

AFSA Track

AFSA’s comprehensive web-based monitoring system provides legislative and regulatory tracking in all 50 states and the federal government, accessible every day of the year.
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Business Partner Resource Guide
Resource Guide

Resource Guide

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Coronavirus
AFSA Training

Coronavirus

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Resources for Consumers

AWARE
MoneySkill
AFSA Education Foundation
AFSA Education Foundation