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American Financial Services Association

Protecting access to consumer credit & choice since 1916.

Protecting access to consumer credit & choice since 1916.

Our new headquarters is located at 1750 H St. NW #650, Washington, DC 20006

Events

2024 Independents Conference & Expo

May 20 - May 23, 2024
Marriott Harbor Beach | Ft. Lauderdale, FL

2024 EDGE

Jun 23 - Jun 28, 2024
Mercer University – Atlanta campus and Thompson – Buckhead, Atlanta, Georgia

2024 Leadership Development Program

Aug 17 - Aug 24, 2024
Rizzo Conference Center | Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Blog

Women’s History Month | Marci Kawski
Mar 28, 2024

AFSA is celebrating Women’s History Month by featuring outstanding female leaders in the consumer credit industry. What has been the most important lesson? I have learned lots of lessons over my career—it’s probably why it is called the “practice” of law. 😊  One of my most important takeaways over the years, however, has been is […]

News From Our Members | PayNearMe Earns “Best Consumer Payments Platform” Award by FinTech Breakthrough for Business Rules Technology
Mar 28, 2024

PayNearMe is thrilled to announce that we have won “Best Consumer Payments Platform” for the fifth straight year, thanks to the flexibility that our Business Rules technology offers. Business Rules enable lenders to change the way they accept and manage payments without writing custom code or paying for costly integrations. You can read more on PayNearMe’s website. 

Women’s History Month | Heather Wybrow
Mar 27, 2024

AFSA is celebrating Women’s History Month by featuring outstanding female leaders in the consumer credit industry. What has been the most important lesson? Say yes to opportunities that make you uncomfortable as often as possible, especially when you don’t think you are ready. You will never check every box; if you wait until you do, […]

Consumer Lending by the Numbers

13.7 MILLION consumers hold a traditional installment loan
Consumers
13.7
million
consumers hold a traditional installment loan
82 MILLION consumers in the PRIME VALUE or better risk tier
Credit Card
6.5
million
consumers in the prime or better risk tier
$1,500 average installment agreement amount
Handshake
$1,500
average installment agreement amount
2.3 MILLION new auto loans each month
Car
2.3
million
new auto loans each month

Resources for Members

AFSA Track
AFSA Track

AFSA Track

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Business Partner Resource Guide
Resource Guide

Resource Guide

AFSA's Business Partner Resource Guide helps you find products and services provided by AFSA Business Partners to improve your business results.
Coronavirus
AFSA Training

Coronavirus

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Resources for Consumers

AWARE
MoneySkill
AFSA Education Foundation
AFSA Education Foundation