Payday loans regulation tabled
Montana legislators are in a dead heat when it comes to payday advance loans regulation.
The House Business and Labor Committee voted 9-9 on a bill that would cap interest rates or fees on payday loans, effectively defeating it.
Still pushing the bill
The bill’s sponsor, Representative Bill Wilson, is [...]
Montana won’t let payday loans die
Payday loans have helped many families weather financial storms and make it until the next paycheck. The impact they have upon general financial well-being has been significant, without any slippery slope toward ruinous conditions. Thankfully for the people of Montana, there are still politicians who [...]
Payday loan reform a hot topic
Montana is joining the ranks of states looking to impose an interest rate cap on payday advance loans. The state’s House Business and Labor Committee held a hearing today on a bill that would put a limit of 36 percent on payday loans.
Several states, including [...]
Financial Resources Over-Regulated
Despite the fact that payday loans have been a boon to cash-strapped consumers who need a little help between paychecks, bank-controlled government acts in the best interests of their campaign supporters, rather than in the best interests of the people. Some take this path, while others recognize their [...]