Pay Day Loans

POLICY ADVOCACY

Empire Justice Memo of Support: Pass the Consumer Credit Fairness Act

A.7558A, the Consumer Credit Fairness Act (CCFA), would prevent debt buyers from cont...

Empire Justice Memo of Support: A.1406/S.4140- Protect the Homes of Welfare Recipients

New York is one of only two states in the nation that takes deeds and mortgages again...

NEWSLETTERS

Winter 2009-2010 :

Empire Justice Center's quarterly newsletter for advocates. Read More


UPCOMING EVENTS

Representing Homeowners at Mandatory Settlement Conferences

Mandatory settlement conferences are now an integral component to the foreclosure pro...

New Approaches to Stabilizing Homeowners and Communities in Western NY

this taped broadcast is geared towards housing counselors, legal services organizatio...

 

OIG Faults SSA For Its Role in Pay Day Loan Abuses
July 1, 2008
As announced in the May 2008 edition of the Disability Law News, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is in the process of reviewing its procedures in regard to controversial “pay day” loans. Read More

SSA Seeks Comments on Protecting Benefits from Payday Loans
May 1, 2008
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is seeking comments regarding an anticipated change in a problematic agency payment procedure. Read More