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NPA 2010 TREND Survey
February 10, 2010
2009 was a very interesting year for the pawn industry. From the economy to gold prices, we have never seen anything like it! NPA has developed a short series of questions that every NPA member must answer to uncover important trends in the industry. The survey results will be used to develop a “barometer” of last years business and customer habits and will be used to further the positive image of NPA members in the media. TAKE THE SURVEY...
NPA Musical Instrument Gift Day A Success
December 6, 2009
The National Pawnbrokers Association held its 1st annual Musical Instrument Gift Day on December 6th. Pawn shops in 14 states across the country joined forces this holiday season to provide underprivileged children with over 300 musical instruments. www.GiftDay.org
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The Facts: Bill S. 500 - 36% Rate Cap?
April 9, 2009 - from the Internet
CALL TO ACTION! We need your help to support a strong position on several proposed Bills that are potentially harmful to the Pawn industry. These proposed Bills are trying to control financial businesses that have gone unregulated until now, like Check Cashing and Payday Loan centers and indirectly Pawn Stores.The Pawn industry is regulated by Federal and State agencies, and we consider a Pawn business to be very different at it's core than the others. Pawn loans do not trap the consumer in a debt cycle.
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The Real Story about the Pawn Industry
May 18, 2009 - National Pawnbrokers Association
Licensed, regulated pawnbrokers offer consumer credit secured by possessory security interests in personal goods and provide safety-net loans to approximately 30 million Americans. Each day, pawnbrokers help families through challenging economic times by providing non-recourse, short term loans that have no impact on a consumer’s credit history.
Life Happens
May 6, 2009 - from the Internet
What do you do when a life event happens? An unexpected visit to the emergency room or gas prices are climbing and your paycheck isn’t. These things happen in everyone’s lives and despite working hard, taking care of our families and trying to make ends meet…sometimes “life just happens.” Read More...