Consumer lending

Upstart reports progress on fixing funding problems

A pullback by the buyers of Upstart's consumer loans led to a "challenging year," CEO Dave Girouard told analysts. But he added that the company is in "late-stage discussions" with partners that are looking to make longer-term commitments.

By Polo Rocha
Staff Writer
American Banker

CFPB seeks to limit banks’ ability to collect on delinquent HELOCs

In an appeals court filing, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau wrote that a federal judge "ignored regulatory text, history and context" when she ruled against a PNC customer. The consumer argues that the bank shouldn't have pulled funds from his checking account after he was tardy in making payments on his home equity line of credit.

By Polo Rocha
Staff Writer
American Banker

Arizona voters approve new limits on consumer debt collection

A ballot initiative that places additional restrictions on debt collectors and decreases the interest rates that can be charged on medical debt passed Tuesday by an overwhelming margin. Consumer advocates say it will ease the burden on households dealing with hardship, but industry groups contend that it will make credit more expensive.

By Polo Rocha
Staff Writer
American Banker