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Press Releases & Statements


Responsible Business Lending Coalition Announces First Executive Director
The Responsible Business Lending Coalition (RBLC), a network of nonprofit and for-profit lenders, investors, and small business advocates co
Apr 16, 2024


Responsible Business Lending Coalition Applauds Court Decision Upholding California’s Small Business Lending Regulation
Statement from Bianca Blomquist, California Policy Director for Small Business Majority on behalf of the Responsible Business Lending...
Dec 7, 2023


California Lawmakers Continue to Stand with Small Business Owners by Unanimously Extending Commonsense Financing Disclosures
Statement on the passage of SB 33, “Commercial Financing: Disclosures” by the California State Legislature, made by Armen Meyer, Head of Pub
Sep 19, 2023


Court Ruling in Texas a Regrettable Setback for Small Businesses
Statement on the Preliminary Injunction Granted in Texas Bankers Association et al v. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau et al., made by M
Aug 2, 2023


Responsible Business Lending Coalition Applauds Introduction of Small Business Financing Disclosure Act of 2023
For immediate release: June 16, 2023 CONTACT: Lisa Marlow | Media Relations Manager (202) 535-3229 | lmarlow@smallbusinessmajority.org...
Jun 16, 2023


Small Business Financing Disclosure Act of 2023 Earns Strong Cross-Industry Support
More than 80 local, state, and national business organizations and stakeholders joined the Responsible Business Lending Coalition in endorsi
Jun 16, 2023


Responsible Business Lending Coalition Applauds CFPB’s Groundbreaking Efforts to Expand Access to Responsible, Affordable Financing for Small Business Owners
Statement in support Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) recent announcements that will benefit small business owners.
Apr 3, 2023


California and New York Issue First Commercial Lending Disclosure Laws in the Nation
Statement in support of California and New York commercial lending disclosure laws issued in December 2022 and February 2023.
Feb 3, 2023


California’s Department of Financial Protection and Innovation Ushers New Era of Small Business Protections
The Responsible Business Lending Coalition (RBLC) lauds the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation for its implementat
Dec 9, 2022


Bluevine and National Community Reinvestment Coalition Join Responsible Business Lending Coalition
The Responsible Business Lending Coalition (RBLC), a network of non-profit and for-profit lenders, brokers, and small business advocates...
Oct 4, 2022


Congress must vote on H.R. 6054, the Small Business Lending Disclosure Act of 2021
For immediate release: June 13, 2022 CONTACT: Caitlin McShane (415) 225-885 | caitlin@emccommunications.com June 13, 2023 — Statement...
Jul 13, 2022


Camino Financial and National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders Join Responsible Business Lending Coalition
For immediate release: June 8, 2022 CONTACT: Caitlin McShane (415) 225-8855 June 8, 2022 — The Responsible Business Lending Coalition...
Jul 8, 2022


Responsible Business Lending Coalition Applauds CFPB Director Rohit Chopra's Comments on Importance of Transparent Commercial Financing Disclosures
For immediate release: April 28, 2022 CONTACT: Caitlin McShane (415) 225-8855 | caitlin@emccommunications.com April 28, 2022 —...
Apr 28, 2022


Responsible Business Lending Coalition CommendsSmall Business Lending Disclosure Act of 2021
For immediate release: November 18, 2021 CONTACT: Caitlin McShane (415) 225-8855 | caitlin@emccommunications.com Novermber 18, 2021 —...
Nov 18, 2021


Newly-Issued State Small Business Credit Initiative Guidance Rightfully Prioritizes Borrower Protections for Entrepreneurs
For immediate release: November 16, 2021 CONTACT: Caitlin McShane (415) 225-8855 | caitlin@emccommunications.com November 16, 2021 —...
Nov 16, 2021


Responsible Business Lending Coalition Heralds Rohit Chopra's Confirmation as Director of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
For immediate release: September 30, 2021 CONTACT: Caitlin McShane (415) 225-8855 | caitlin@emccommunications.com September 30, 2021 —...
Sep 30, 2021


RBLC's Statement on Isabel Guzman's Confirmation as Administrator of SBA
For immediate release: February 25, 2021 CONTACT: Caitlin McShane (415) 225-8855 | caitlin@emccommunications.com February 25, 2021 —...
Feb 25, 2021


New York Enacts Strongest Commercial Lending Disclosure Law in the Nation
For immediate release: December 23, 2020 CONTACT: Caitlin McShane (415) 225-8855 | caitlin@emccommunications.com Statement from Ryan...
Dec 30, 2020


Responsible Lending Coalition Calls for Federal Action to Improve Equity in Small Business Lending
For immediate release: December 14, 2020 CONTACT: Caitlin McShane (415) 225-8855 | caitlin@emccommunications.com The Responsible...
Dec 14, 2020


California’s DFPI Continues Its Commitment to Small Businesses with Latest Proposed Commercial Finance Disclosure Regulations
For immediate release: November 9, 2020 CONTACT: Caitlin McShane (415) 225-8855 | caitlin@emccommunications.com November 9, 2020 —...
Nov 9, 2020
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