What does our research say about NewDay?

Regulatory Violations: NewDay USA has been penalized multiple times for violating lending regulations. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) fined the company $2 million in 2015 for deceptive marketing. The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) imposed a $1 million fine and banned the company from operating in New York due to unethical practices.

Misleading Advertising: The company falsely claimed endorsements from veterans’ organizations to build trust with potential borrowers. It failed to disclose its financial relationships with these organizations, misleading customers into believing that these endorsements were genuine. Such deceptive tactics erode consumer trust and question the company’s integrity.

Cheating Scandal: Employees, including senior executives, were caught cheating on mandatory licensing exams. Compliance staff helped others by sharing test answers, completing courses on behalf of others, and even accepting compensation for doing so. Top executives like CEO Robert Posner and former COO Paul Alger were directly implicated, suggesting that the misconduct was deeply rooted in company culture.

Banned in New York: Due to its unethical business practices, NewDay USA was prohibited from conducting lending operations in New York. This reflects a serious regulatory breach and suggests that the company’s business practices failed to meet basic compliance standards.

Rehiring of Controversial Executives: Despite its claims of internal reforms, NewDay rehired senior managers involved in the cheating scandal. This contradicts its promises of accountability and raises serious doubts about its commitment to ethical business practices.

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