Predatory Lending Strikes Again in Illinois

Op-ed: Proposed federal rule targeting the earned-wage access industry would only hurt consumers (Chicago Tribune)

Comment Letter: Earned Wage Access Products

“The Woodstock Report” with WVON1690

Chicago Sun-Times: Fewer Illinois residents using payday lenders after state capped interest rates

Letter to Governor Pritzker Regarding HB 779

After Intense Legislative Battle, Illinois General Assembly Passes Re-Write of State Pawnbroker Law

Op-ed: We must stop predatory ‘rent-a-bank’ lending in Illinois (Chicago Tribune)

New Report: State Interest Rate Cap has Saved Illinois Consumers More Than $600 Million

The Predatory Loan Prevention Act is Working

An Update in the Fight Against Predatory Pawn Loans

Nation’s Leading Fintech Association Joins Forces with Consumer Advocates to Close the Pawnbroker Loophole

State Cracks Down on Pawnbroker Who Broke the Law and Cheated Military Families

Income Share Agreements: Students Beware

Pawnbrokers and Their Lobbyists Win at the Expense of Illinois Consumers

Report: Pawn Loans and the Wealth Gap in Illinois

Religious Leaders Condemn Predatory Pawn Loans Over the Holidays

Report: Alternatives to High-Cost Loans and Policy Solutions to Expand Affordable Options Report co-published with CFA

Letter to the Editor: Cap Pawn Loan Rates for Veterans

Making Loans at 240% APR and Higher, Pawn Brokers Preying on Illinois Military Families