A Payday Loan Question and Answer
The following is a question submitted to consumer advocate, Mike Boguslawski:
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British Columbia Payday Loan Association Calls for Hearings
The British Columbia Payday Loan Association (BCPLA) called on the provincial government to hear witnesses on Bill 27, the Business Practices and Consumer Protection (Payday Loans) Amendment Act.
Kansas Payday Advance Businesses Could be Restricted
Payday loan and check cashing businesses may be restricted in Smithville in the not-so-distant future.
Make Way for Canadian Payday Loan Legislation
Federal legislation giving provinces the power to regulate the sometimes faxless payday loan industry has cleared its final hurdle.
San Francisco Attorney Sues Payday Loan Lenders
The San Francisco city attorney’s office filed a lawsuit Thursday against two short-term payday cash loan establishments for exploiting borrowers with high interest rates and devious business practices.
Payday Loan Company Reports Widespread Gains
Cash America is flush with cash. The instant payday loan and pawnshop operator reported strong growth in its cash advance operations, along with increases in its pawn business, thanks to an influx of new customers.
District Attorney Steps Up Payday Advance Fight
The District’s attorney general yesterday proposed legislation to limit high fees charged by financial businesses, such as those that provide payday advances, that cater to low-income customers.
Alabama Residents Should Maintain Credit, Payday Advance Options
Lowell Barron, D-Fyffe, represents District 8 in the Alabama Senate. He penned the following paraphrased take on payday loans for The Montogomery Advertiser …
Bill Aims to Extend Arizona Payday Loan Payment Deadlines
Arizonans who take payday loans would get more time to pay them back without financial penalties under the terms of legislation given preliminary House approval Monday.