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Consumers should have access to credit on fair and reasonable terms.

Policymakers should establish reasonable interest rate ceilings for all lenders.

Regulators should eliminate unfair, deceptive, or abusive practices in the alternative financial services industry.

Programs that offer early wage access or pay advance benefits should be regulated as loans subject to state and federal law (see also 

Policymakers should limit refinancing of consumers loans.

Regulators should provide robust oversight to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local consumer protection laws.

All levels of government should protect consumers against unfair debt collection practices.

Policymakers should create or extend programs that would address reverse mortgage foreclosures.

Proceeds from reverse mortgages should not affect homeowners’ eligibility for public benefit programs.

States and localities should carefully evaluate the effectiveness of the incentives they offer to attract or retain businesses.