Government Relations Updates

Protecting Your Business and the Pawn Industry Following the CFPB’s Military Lending Act Enforcement Action against First Cash/Cash America West, Inc.

Government Relations, Government Relations Updates

November 16, 2021  The NPA has reviewed the CFPB’s Military Lending Act (MLA) enforcement action against First Cash, Inc./Cash...
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CFPB Commences Military Lending Act Enforcement Action Against  FirstCash, Inc. and Cash America West, Inc. 

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November 12, 2021  Earlier today, the CFPB filed an action in Texas federal district court against FirstCash, Inc. and Cash …...
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Buy Now, Pay Later In The News

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11/4/2021  Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) is not just for online shopping. It is another option for extending credit to consumers …...
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Update On IRS Reporting Plan

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10/28/2021 Latest episode in the mini-series about an IRS reporting plan is…  Some media reports the plan is dead, but...
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Postal Banking Pilot Program Not Authorized by Congress

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10/28/2021 Ranking Members of the House Financial Services and the Oversight and Reform Committees sent a letter to the Postmaster …...
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IRS Treasury Fact Sheet

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What is the latest DC discussion on the Administration/Treasury/IRS modified proposal to receive information on your...
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New Director of the CFPB

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After months of hearings, discussions, etc. Rohit Chopra was sworn in as Director of the CFPB on October 12, 2021. …...
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Reporting Customer Information

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Will the proposed $600 reporting of customers’ accounts affect the requirements on pawnbrokers? The discussions, speculation...
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IRS reminds businesses to report large cash transactions; e-file encouraged

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WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today reminds businesses of their responsibility to file Form 8300, Report...
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Understanding how to report large cash transactions

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Although many cash transcations are legitimate, the government can often trace illegal activities through payments reported...
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Federal Bills File; Background Checks on Firearms Transfers

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Two bills were filed in the House of Representatives on March 1, 2021. H.R. 8 was introduced by Rep. Mike …...
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New Mexico proposed 36% APR legislation does NOT include pawn

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Reports from some trade associations that represent non-depository lenders, not pawn industry related, discuss bills filed in New Mexico...
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OCC’s Proposed Rule on Fair Access to Financial Services

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We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who took the time to submit a post in support …...
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