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Read. Follow. Verify.Hearing on Fintech and Transparency in Small Business Lending
Record date · January 1, 2022
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What This Bill Does
The House Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Regulations held a hearing to examine how financial technology () companies impact small business access to . The session focused on the promise of fintech in expanding credit access versus the need for transparency and responsible lending practices.
This hearing explores potential regulatory changes for that could affect how small business owners secure loans and understand the interest rates and terms of their financing.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Small business owners
They are the primary users of small business lending products and are subject to the terms and transparency standards discussed.
Fintech lenders
These companies are subject to potential oversight and regulatory changes regarding their lending practices.
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on July 13, 2022, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
- A 2022 Federal Reserve survey indicated that 59 percent of small employer firms reported having unmet financing needs.
- The subcommittee examined the role of non-bank lenders (fintech) in providing capital to small businesses.
- The hearing included testimony from four expert witnesses representing financial, academic, and small business development sectors.
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- Several organizations submitted materials for the record, including the Electronic Transactions Association and the Responsible Business Lending Coalition.
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Focus on Non-Bank Lending
The committee is explicitly shifting focus toward the role of non-bank lenders in the small business credit gap, signaling potential future regulatory interest in this sector.
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