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Understanding Non-Prime Borrowers and the Need to Regulate Small Dollar and “Payday” Loans
Brookings Institution,
2016
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In June 2016, the US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau proposed a rule to govern the financial products that constitute “payday lending.” The rule, which could take effect in 2018, places stricter guidelines on vetting a customer’s ability to repay debt that often carries extortionate interest rates. In this comprehensive analysis, economist Aaron Klein explains in clear, plain language that federal regulation is necessary, given the dangers associated with predatory lending. getAbstract recommends his compelling report to financial professionals and policy makers.
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Aaron Klein is a fellow in economic studies at the Brookings Institution.
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