Forbes: Taking ‘Junk Fees’ Out With The Trash: Following California’s Lead
Many online financing companies hide junk fees in their loan contracts, sometimes adding up to 14% of gross loan amounts, according to an analysis from Woodstock Institute.
Crain’s Chicago Business: The rocky path for Black and Latino homebuyers in Chicago
“We need a thriving, well-educated population that has opportunity,” says Horacio Mendez, executive director of the Woodstock Institute. “We have an unbalanced system, and we would all be better off if we figured out a way to make things...
Payday Lenders’ Lawsuit Threatens to Decimate Consumer Protection Agency
Illinois advocacy groups are warning of far-reaching harm to consumers if the Supreme Court sides with the Payday Lenders and Defunds the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau NATIONAL VIRTUAL PRESS BRIEFING AT 12PM ET For Immediate Release:October 3rd, 2023 Contact:Rob...