February 24, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
2/24/2025

Contact: Press@FintechCouncil.org

Statement from American Fintech Council (AFC) CEO Phil Goldfeder on FDIC Restoring Longstanding Views on Loan Origination and Limits of the DIDMCA Opt-Out

The amicus filed by the FDIC in September 2024 diverted from established precedent on the definition of where a loan is made. Today's decision to withdraw the amicus finally restores longstanding guidelines and returns pragmatic, non-ideological policymaking to the FDIC. We commend the agency for its common-sense approach to creating fairness and stability in lending, and look forward to working with Acting Chairman Hill on further solutions to create regulatory clarity for responsible lenders.