Center for Responsible Lending (CRL)

The Center for Responsible Lending (CRL) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting fair and transparent lending practices. It advocates for stronger regulations to protect consumers from predatory loans, excessive fees, and unfair treatment, especially in areas like small-dollar loans, payday lending, and mortgage servicing. CRL conducts research, provides policy expertise, and champions consumer rights to ensure access to affordable, responsible credit. Its goal is to prevent financial exploitation and create a lending environment that fosters economic stability and fairness for all borrowers.