CFPB Proposes Interpretive Rule Regarding Paycheck Advance Products
The CFPB proposed a rule clarifying that many paycheck advance products, often marketed as “earned wage” products, fall under consumer loan regulations governed by the Truth in Lending Act. This rule aims to ensure lenders disclose costs and fees clearly to workers, following a report that found these products carry high APRs and are used frequently, with workers taking an average of 27 loans per year. [7/18/24]