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House Gives CFPB a Haircut
May 07, 2025

The House Financial Services Committee approved legislation this week to reduce by almost 60 percent the funding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau can receive from the Federal Reserve. The committee voted along party lines, 30-22, to advance its portion of a broader reconciliation package congressional Republicans are crafting to implement President Trump’s priorities. Democrats offered […]

Usage-Based Models: Reinventing Auto & Equipment Finance
May 06, 2025

In today’s competitive financial landscape, staying ahead requires more than just traditional approaches to asset finance. When it comes to money at work between lenders and borrowers, usage-based financing is transforming auto and equipment finance by shifting from fixed-cost ownership to flexible “pay-as-you-use” models. These models offer benefits such as lower upfront costs for customers […]

This Thursday | The Future of Payments: Debit-Driven Consumers, Flexible Tech, and Lower Delinquencies
May 06, 2025

Join us Thursday, May 8th at 2:00 p.m. ET! Consumer preferences are shifting fast, and payment strategies need to keep up. In this webinar, we’ll explore how modern payment technology is helping financial institutions and merchants meet the growing demand for debit, reduce delinquencies, and deliver a more flexible, user-friendly experience. Speaker: David Graves, Vice […]

THIS FRIDAY | Room Block Reservations Close May 2nd | 2025 Independents Conference & Expo
Apr 30, 2025

Start booking your rooms now! Deadline Friday, May 2. Please call the reservations line at +1 (888) 591-1234 or use this link to reserve your guest room at the discounted AFSA rate! You must mention you are with AFSA to receive this special room rate. The room block always fills up before the registration deadline so call as soon […]

The Future of Payments: Debit-Driven Consumers, Flexible Tech, and Lower Delinquencies
Apr 29, 2025

Join us Thursday, May 8th at 2:00 p.m. ET! Consumer preferences are shifting fast, and payment strategies need to keep up. In this webinar, we’ll explore how modern payment technology is helping financial institutions and merchants meet the growing demand for debit, reduce delinquencies, and deliver a more flexible, user-friendly experience. Speaker: David Graves, Vice […]

Room Block Reservations Close May 2nd | 2025 Independents Conference & Expo
Apr 28, 2025

Start booking your rooms now! Deadline Friday, May 2. Please call the reservations line at +1 (888) 591-1234 or use this link to reserve your guest room at the discounted AFSA rate! You must mention you are with AFSA to receive this special room rate. The room block always fills up before the registration deadline so call as soon […]

Bill’s Broad Language Could Unintentionally Affect TILA
Apr 28, 2025

AFSA’s State Government Affairs team submitted a comment letter to the Rhode Island Senate Committee on Commerce regarding Senate Bill 17, which addresses so-called “junk fees” and deceptive pricing practices.​ AFSA expressed concern that the bill’s broad language could unintentionally affect financial institutions already governed by federal laws like the Truth in Lending Act (TILA) and the […]

New York DMV Proposed Electronic Lien and Lease Reporting
Apr 28, 2025

AFSA’s State Government Affairs team submitted a comment letter to the New York Department of Motor Vehicles regarding proposed electronic lien and lease reporting requirements. AFSA expressed concern that mandating all lenders and lessors to use a single third-party vendor for electronic reporting would create unnecessary burdens, increase costs, and delay processing for vehicle titles in New […]

CFPB Drops Credit Acceptance Litigation
Apr 24, 2025

AFSA is pleased that the CFPB has dropped its suit against Credit Acceptance Corporation. From the start, this litigation was a clear example of the CFPB’s attempt to reverse well-settled law and invent new requirements that were contrary to existing statutes and regulations. As AFSA and others pointed out in an amicus brief written by […]

AFSA Webinar | How Forward-Thinking Lenders are Future-Proofing Their Operations
Apr 23, 2025

Join us, Thursday May 8 at 2:00 p.m. EST. In a choppy economic environment and increasingly digital marketplace, asset finance leaders face a clear choice: evolve or risk obsolescence. Legacy systems and outdated workflows are limiting visibility, responsiveness, and the ability to scale. Join AFSA, SBS, and Vero for a candid, forward-looking conversation with industry […]

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