Credit counselors say North Texas families in financial distress often turn to emergency loans, including payday and title loans, only to find that short-term lenders are often unwilling to help them ...

According to the government’s numbers, prices are climbing for many essentials like housing, food and electricity. When money is tight, payday and title loans may seem like a lifeline, but some ...

EZCorp Inc. could close a big chunk of its business if Texas legislators adopt stricter regulations on short-term payday loan activities in the upcoming legislative session, a fear the company ...

AUSTIN -- Consumers would gain additional protections when financing short term loans, called payday loads, under a bill approved by the Senate late Monday. Critics say that some short term lenders ...

"Texas Appleseed was an integral partner in this case and in ensuring predatory lenders are held accountable," said Daniel, Rusty Hardin & Associates partner. The Houston-based firm Rusty Hardin & ...