Student Lending
CBA is the public policy voice for private-market capital to fund loans supporting America’s students. Private student loans serve important purposes, primarily to provide gap funding for undergraduates who need to pay for college. In addition, for some families and graduate students, private loans can be a sensible alternative to federal loans, especially PLUS loans. Almost 97% of private student loans are being successfully repaid. That is largely due to the high level of underwriting required to receive a private loan, as well as the use of cosigners. Nearly 70% of private student loans are made by six lenders, five of which are CBA Members. Collectively, private loans account for just 8% of loans being made today. The other 92% are Direct Loans made by the U.S. Department of Education.
February 13, 2014Washington, D.C. (February 13, 2014) –Richard Hunt, president and CEO of the Consumer Bankers Association, issued the following statement upon the release of the U.S. Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) report on college debit cards: “The GAO’s report confirms campus-related products offered by depository institutions are better deals for students than non-campus-related accounts, especially...
February 7, 2014CFPB Takes First Step in Expanding HMDA Requirements On Friday, February 7, 2014, the CFPB announced its first step in the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) rulemaking process by convening a Small Business Review, or SBREFA, panel to solicit feedback from small lenders. This first step is required under the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act (SBREFA), and the Dodd-Frank Act...
January 24, 2014CFPB Seeks Advisory Board and Council Applications On January 15, 2014, the CFPB announced it is seeking applications for positions on its Consumer Advisory Board (CAB), the Credit Union Advisory Council (CUAC), and the Community Bank Advisory Council (CBAC). The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, which created the CFPB, required the establishment of CAB to advise and...
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December 20, 2013Happy Holidays from CBA! From everyone at Team CBA, we wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We hope you find some much deserved time to recharge and relax with your loved ones. 2013 has been a tremendous year of growth for CBA and it could not have been possible without the support of you – our members. The New Year will be both exciting and challenging with many...
December 19, 2013Washington, D.C. (December 19, 2013) – Richard Hunt, president and CEO of the Consumer Bankers Association, issued the following statement after MeasureOne released “ The Private Student Loan Report – 2013 .” The report is a comprehensive study of the private student loan market, and reveals a smaller private sector student loan market and positive performance trends. “This report shows private...
December 6, 2013CFPB Rulemaking Agenda The CFPB posted a semi-annual update to its rulemaking agenda on December 4, 2013. They continue to work on rulemaking as mandated by Dodd-Frank and are looking to expand their focus on consumer financial products and services. In 2014, the CFPB expects to begin work on mortgage issues, including preservation of credit in “rural or underserved” areas, and implementing...Pages