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New California Law Targets Predatory Lending for Small Businesses

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What happened

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The Protect Small Businesses from Predatory Lending Act (AB 2116) was signed into law, establishing protections for small businesses against predatory financing. The new legislation targets unregulated and predatory financing providers by making certain worst practices illegal. The law also creates standards and a registry to ensure transparency and hold bad actors accountable.

From scvnews.com

Why it matters

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The law aims to ensure that access to capital is fair, transparent, and responsible for small business owners. By regulating financing practices, the act seeks to prevent businesses from being trapped by hidden fees and high interest rates.

From scvnews.com

Who's involved

  • Robert RivasReferenced Santa Clarita's business leaders during the celebration of the new law.
  • Santa ClaritaLocation where the business roundtable discussion took place.
  • Consumer Financial Protection BureauAgency responsible for consumer protection in the financial sector, potentially affected by new standards.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Santa Clarita ValleySpeculative

    Businesses in the Santa Clarita Valley could see improved access to capital and reduced financial risk.

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