Post-Pandemic Mortgage Market Plummets in Chicagoland, Hitting Black and Latine Homebuyers
For Immediate Release: July 2, 2025 Contact: Robert Mayo | hello@woodstockisnt.org As interest rates continue to…
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The Barrage of Bad News for Consumers Continues: The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Announces That It Won’t Enforce Its Own Rules Aimed at Detecting and Stopping Discrimination Against Women-, Minority- and LGBTQI+- Owned Small Businesses
For Immediate Release: May 15, 2025 Contact: Robert Mayo | hello@woodstockinst.org **Media Interviews Available Upon Request**…
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Woodstock Institute Condemns Critical Safeguards Removed for ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Users Amid Economic Uncertainty
For Immediate Release: May 14, 2025 Contact: Robert Mayo | hello@woodstockinst.org CHICAGO – In response to…
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Statement: Regulatory approval clears way for Capital One $265 billion community benefits plan
For Immediate Release: April 21, 2025 Contact: Robert Mayo | hello@woodstockinst.org Federal regulators’ approval of Capital…
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Woodstock Institute Condemns Federal Judge’s Decision to Strike Down CFPB’s Cap on Credit Card Fees
For Immediate Release: April 18, 2025 Contact: Robert Mayo | hello@woodstockinst.org **Media Interviews Available Upon Request**…
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Statement: Trump Administration taps Jonathan Gould for Comptroller of the Currency
Comptroller Hood brings extensive experience in community reinvestment to the Office of the Comptroller of the…
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Trump Administration shuts down enforcement of financial protections for Illinois families, small businesses
On orders from Project 2025 author, almost all work at agency created to protect Americans from…
MoreStatement: Rodney E. Hood appointed as Acting Comptroller of the Currency
Comptroller Hood brings extensive experience in community reinvestment to the Office of the Comptroller of the…
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Illinois Appellate Court Upholds Another Evasion of State Interest Rate Cap
The decision favors a Utah lender that made a 482% loan to an Illinois resident despite…
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New Poll Shows Overwhelming Illinois Voter Support of the Predatory Loan Prevention Act
88% of Illinois voters support consumer loan rate cap of 36% APR or lower; Support even…
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Illinois Braces for Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Shakeup
Advocates and lawmakers push state-level CFPB should the federal CFPB retract enforcement of consumer protection laws …
MorePredatory Lending Strikes Again in Illinois
For Immediate Release: October 24, 2024 Contact: Robert Mayo hello@woodstockinst.org Predatory Lending Strikes Again in…
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Statement: Capital One announces record-breaking $265 billion Community Benefits Plan as part of Discover acquisition
Plan includes specific commitments for Illinois to preserve and create jobs *Interviews available upon request* …
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Statement: Spread of Misinformation on The Small Business Financing Transparency Act
For Immediate Release: May 23, 2024 Contact:hello@woodstockinst.org | (312) 368-0310 x 2024 …
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Bill that Requires Lenders to Disclose Interest Rates to Small Businesses Blocked in House Committee
For Second Year in a Row, Bill Doesn’t Get a Vote in House Committee …
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Statement: Supreme Court Ruling Delivers Major Victory to Consumers
A negative decision would have significantly undermined the CFPB’s power to protect households from exploitative financial…
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Statement: Illinois Senate Passes Bill to Protect Small Businesses
Legislation addresses uphill battle that Black and Brown and low-income communities face when it comes to…
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After Intense Legislative Battle, Illinois General Assembly Passes Re-Write of State Pawnbroker Law
HB 779 re-codifies 240%+ interest but adopts new consumer protections For Immediate Release:March 7, 2024…
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