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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

EDGE (Education, Development, Growth, and Enrichment)

Jun 22 - Jun 27, 2025
Grand Hyatt Buckhead | Atlanta GA

AFSA Leadership Development Program

Aug 9 - Aug 16, 2025
Paul J. Rizzo Conference Center | Chapel Hill, North Carolina

2025 AFSA Annual Meeting

Oct 26 - Oct 29, 2025
Salamander Hotel | Washington DC

Blog

AFSA Alerts the Federal Trade Commission about Holder Rule Effects
Jun 02, 2025

Last week, AFSA responded to the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) request for feedback about regulations that create impediments to competition. Our letter shared concerns about how the FTC has shifted policy regarding the Holder Rule in a manner that harms industry and consumers. The Holder Rule is a legal mechanism that makes certain servicers of […]

This Thursday | AFSA Webinar | Using Effective Digital Engagement to Cut Call Volume, Increase Self-Service & Get Paid Faster
Jun 02, 2025

Join us Thursday, June 5th at 2:00 p.m. EST Auto finance portals are failing to meet customer expectations— according to a recent study, only 2% of industry websites and mobile apps provide a truly valuable digital experience. When portals don’t function as engaging self-service platforms, customers struggle to complete simple tasks like making payments or accessing […]

AFSA Supports Reconciliation
May 30, 2025

Last week, AFSA, along with other associations, signed a letter supporting the reconciliation bill in the U.S. House. This legislation builds on the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act by extending and strengthening key provisions that fuel the Main Street business community. The bill enhances and solidifies three cornerstone provisions for pass-through businesses: the lower individual tax rates, the Section 199A […]

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

AFSA’s comprehensive web-based monitoring system provides legislative and regulatory tracking in all 50 states and the federal government, accessible every day of the year.
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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

AFSA has assembled a number of resources to help members as they navigate the COVID-19 coronavirus and continue to assist their communities. Click to read more.

Resources for Consumers

AWARE
MoneySkill
AFSA Education Foundation
AFSA Education Foundation