The MarketPlace Lending Association

MLA’s Detailed Action Plan for a New Era of Diversity and Inclusion in Fintech and Lending – (PDF)

MLA’s fintech lenders share the vision of a more fair and equitable nation, and we have already seen that by working together with civil rights organizations like the National Urban League Entrepreneurship Centers, MLA can help change public policy for the better, delivering robust Truth in Lending Act style loan term disclosures to New York states’ small businesses for the first time. This partnership began with a connection in the office of Chairman Gregory Meeks (D-NY), where a number of MLA’s CEOs sat down with the National Urban League President and CEO Marc Morial, who, along with Rep. Meeks, provided the MLA with a vision of an inclusive fintech industry that can help strengthen communities and create more opportunity for all.

MLA’s Presentation, Making TALF Equitable & More Effective – (PDF)

Modifying TALF eligibility for marketplace lending will assist those who need it most, and assist those who represent over 70% of GDP: The American Consumer

Federal Reserve Board of Governors on Term Asset Lending Facility (TALF), (Consumer Loans) – (PDF)

Joint Letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Mnuchin from MLA & Small Business Majority on Main Street Lending Programs – (PDF)

Letter to the Marketplace Lending Association and other organizations from Chairwoman Waters and other Members of the Financial Services Committee on the Coronavirus – (PDF)

MLA’s Board Members Response to Chairwoman Water’s Letter – (PDF)