Crackdown on high-interest loans — blocked for ten years in Richmond — clears a vital first hurdle

RICHMOND — A bill that bans the type of online loans that hit Virginians with interest levels often exceeding 900% passed a vital hurdle that is first the General Assembly on Thursday.

The legislation focusing on the web organizations additionally would slash costs levied for payday, automobile name along with other loans that are short-term.

It passed the House work and Commerce Committee 14-8. (more…)

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