Loan-Related Unfair Practices
Big Picture Loans High Interest Rates Settlement
This settlement resolves a class action against Big Picture Loans and Red Rock Tribal Lending, which does business as Castle Payday Loans, and also resolves other cases based in Virginia, California, Oregon, Georgia, and Massachusetts. The complaint alleged that the companies violated state usury laws and the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act, made Read more
Great Plains, Others Excessive Interest Rates on Loans Settlement
This settlement resolves a class action against Kenneth Rees and a number of “payday loan” companies, including Sequoia, TCV, and National Credit Adjusters (NCA), for loans originating with Great Plains Lending, LLC, Plain Green, LLC, and MobiLoans, LLC. The latter three are companies supposedly owned by Indian tribes. This is a second settlement in a Read more
Santander Consumer Subprime Car Loans Settlement
Do you qualify for a piece of a massive $550 million-plus settlement about car loans from Santander Consumer USA, Inc.? Thirty-four attorneys general brought suit against Santander alleging that Santander exposed consumers to unnecessarily high levels of risk with consumer car loans. They claimed that Santander gave customers loans in circumstances that indicated a large Read more
American Web Loan Payday Loan Settlement
This settlement resolves a class action about loans made in the name of American Web Loans (AWL) and other associated companies. The complaint alleged that AWL was not licensed to lend in any state, that it violated federal law by making loans at higher rates than allowed by state laws, did not adequately disclose the Read more
Wells Fargo Fraudulent Affidavits to Extend Liens Class Action
When a financial company has made what it calls a mistake in its loan documents, it should not be able to change those terms in its favor, unilaterally and without the knowledge of the borrowers. But the complaint for this class action alleges that that’s what Wells Fargo did with certain home equity lines of Read more
Ally Financial Improper Vehicle Repossession Minnesota Class Action
This class action raises the issue of the steps that must be taken in Minnesota before a vehicle can be repossessed. The defendants include Ally Financial, Inc., Resolvion, LLC, and 11th Hour Recovery, Inc. The complaint alleges violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), the Minnesota Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), and Minnesota Common Read more
Alaska USA Federal Credit Union Auto Loan Markups Class Action
Consumers want to receive the best interest rates available to them. The complaint for this class action, however, alleges that Alaska USA Federal Credit Union (AFCU) and its Board of Directors allow auto dealers to mark up the interest rates on its auto loans. The complaint claims that this violates the Washington Consumer Protection Act Read more
Paycheck Advance Programs and Apps High Fees Investigation
Have you gotten an advance on your paycheck through a wage-advance app or a program your employer offers? Do you live in the state of New York, or is your employer’s headquarters in that state? Some users of these apps or programs have been surprised at the price they were charged for this advance. We’re Read more
Wells Fargo Prioritizes Larger PPP Loans California Class Action
Loans under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) were supposed to be distributed to small businesses on a first come, first served basis. However, the complaint for this class action alleges that Well Fargo & Co. and Wells Fargo Bank, NA gave priority to applications asking for larger loans, because these would earn higher fees for Read more
PNC Bank Favored Large Customers for PPP Loans California Class Action
The Small Business Administration (SBA) is overseeing a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to help small businesses keep workers on their payrolls during the Covid-19 pandemic. The loans are intended to be distributed on a first come, first served basis. However, the complaint for this class action alleges that PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. and PNC Read more