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Houston Small Business Loan Numbers Show Impact From Harvey
Posted on · Fiscal 2018 was another record year for small business loans in Houston, but the numbers hide a less positive truth.
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Trump Administration Plans To Defang Consumer Protection Watchdog
Posted on · The new head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is making the agency less aggressive in its mission. An internal memo obtained by NPR says the CFPB will unveil a strategic plan to that end
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Texas Payday Lenders Face Tougher Standards With New Federal Rules
Posted on · Payday loans have been criticized as a debt trap for middle and low-income Texans. With new rules from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, borrowers may be armed with new protections.
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Homeowners May Lose Potential Federal Grant Aid After Applying For Disaster Loans
Posted on · Homeowners may be faced with a "duplication of benefits" penalties after applying for loans. U.S. Rep. John Culberson's office says he is "exploring legislative solutions so that Houstonians do not experience this issue."
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Have Payday Lenders Lost Business Since Houston’s New Regulations Went Into Effect?
Posted on · Youâve seen them all over Greater Houston â and maybe youâve even had to use one: payday or auto title loan centers. Customers short on cash can get a high-interest loan due at their next payday or they can borrow money with the title to their car as collateral. There are about 360 payday and […]