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February

23
2023
Industry News

What Happens if You Never Pay Your Overdraft Fees?

Overdraft fees are never fun, but unfortunately, they’re something many bank customers have dealt with. We all know it’s best to pay them back as soon as possible, but what happens if they keep piling up and you never deal with them?

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February

23
2023
Industry News

Cross River and Senator Monique Limón Bring Together Leading Bank and Fintech Experts to Discuss Consumer Lending and Responsible Bank Partnerships

SACRAMENTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cross River Bank (“Cross River”), a leading technology infrastructure provider that offers embedded financial solutions, yesterday joined with California State Senator Monique Limón (D-CA), Assemblyman Tim Grayson (D-Concord), the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) and Tom Curran, Chief Risk and Compliance Officer at one of Cross River’s innovative partners, Upgrade, to discuss California’s consumer lending landscape, how AB539 sets the parameters for responsible lending, and how responsible bank-fintech partnership model propels innovation, protects consumers, and expands access to credit and financial inclusion.

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February

23
2023
Industry News

FTC Sues Stratics and Debt Relief Companies That Hired Robocallers

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is taking action against Stratics Networks, a company that allegedly provided the technology for telemarketers to make tens of millions of illegal robocalls. The company's services were used to promote offers for credit card and student debt relief, home buying, health insurance, cable TV discounts, and for telemarketers playing on concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic.

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February

23
2023
Industry News

Telecom Regulators Issue Sweep of Illegal Robocall Enforcements

The FTC and FCC issued robocall enforcements, including notices to voice service providers. The FCC also expanded its robocall enforcement partnership with the states.

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February

23
2023
Industry News

Wells Fargo lays off mortgage bankers days after rewarding some with California retreat

Wells Fargo laid off hundreds of mortgage bankers this week as part of a sweeping round of cuts triggered by the bank’s recent strategic shift, CNBC has learned.

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