Exodus Lending

06/04/2026

Hey - we're having a cribbage tournament! This June, Exodus Lending is hosting a month-long campaign to transform one-time generosity into ongoing, sustaining impact. To round out the month, we will be hosting a friendraiser-style event and cribbage tournament, and YOU'RE INVITED. 🥰 Whether you want join the tournament or just stop by Surly Brewing on June 23rd be sure to 𝐑𝐒𝐕𝐏 𝐛𝐲 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟏𝟗𝐭𝐡!

https://exoduslending.org/pegitforward/

06/03/2026

Yesterday, Southern Minnesota Organizer, Sophie Hoiseth, and long-time advocacy partner, Anna Odegaard, took over 10,000 steps around Capital Hill, meeting with two senators and four representatives from Minnesota to talk about restoring funding to the CFPB, and high cost lending (including rent-a-bank loans and payday loan apps).

This was part of 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚’𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐲 which hosted over 𝟏𝟏𝟓 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟑𝟎 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬, all united for protections helping real people in our communities!

05/30/2026

One week from today! Join lots of great orgs and folks in St. Paul for Money Action Day!

Money Action Day is a fun, family-oriented day that focuses on financial fitness for Twin Cities area residents! This one-day event is designed to connect families to the resources, tools and support needed to reach their financial goals. The free event will include opportunities to connect to various resources, including around homeownership and building credit, and the opportunity to schedule one-on-one meetings with financial experts. There will also be family fun activities like face painting, crafts, games, food, raffles and more!

Learn more and register: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdjUITBeq.../viewform

05/22/2026

We've been working behind the scenes with an amazing contractor, awesome funders, and incredible community partners to build a new home for consumer financial protection in Minnesota. Amidst federal attacks on, well, everything, we're focusing on building opportunities for advocacy, awareness, and accountability across the state.

Here is a sneak peak of the brand new website we are building.

Sign up for email updates here: bit.ly/4tN10Z6

05/19/2026

You may have missed last month's big announcement if you're STILL not subscribed to our newsletter... Tallis King is the newest member of our team and our second Loan Servicing Coordinator!

Tallis (she/her) comes to Exodus Lending after living and working at a nonprofit in the remote wilderness of Washington’s Cascade Mountains. She brings a background in psychology and geopolitics, with an emphasis on Eurasian political affairs. Passionate about building strong, intentional, and sustainable communities, Tallis is constantly exploring how to advocate with love and grace for all living beings.

05/13/2026

Just 2 days left to register for the webinar introducing our latest research! Space is limited - Register now! https://bit.ly/jbi0514

Our panel of experts will feature Anne Leland Exodus Lending, along with leaders from NAREB, NAACP and UnidosUS.

05/11/2026

This Thursday, our Executive Director, Anne Leland, will be a featured panelist, speaking on the latest research publication from the Julian Bond Institute: "Ambition Without Access: Race, Generation, and the Barriers to Wealth Building in America."

Register today to support Anne & expand your knowledge!
https://lnkd.in/eA54cJjE

Our May 14th webinar will introduce data from our latest research and will have a powerful list of speakers: Keisha D. Bross, NAACP, Laura Arce, UnidosUS, Ashley Thomas III, NAREB & Anne Leland, Exodus Lending.

Space is limited - Register now! https://bit.ly/jbi0514

05/05/2026

Lenders are required to provide a Truth in Lending statement so borrowers can see how much they will have to pay back, including interest and fees.

This is a real example: an APR of 348% equaling a finance charge of $7,303!

The graphic below shows that original Truth in Lending statement alongside the updated version from their newly refinanced loan with Exodus Lending.

Curious if this could work for you? Check your eligibility at exoduslending.org

04/21/2026

At the end of last month, our team at Exodus pulled out all the stops for a legislative hearing related to the industry's payday loan app bill. We wanted to take a huge moment of appreciation for everyone who testified against this carve out bill.

We are so proud of the work we do refinancing payday loan apps AND we take it to the next level and use our community of expertise to advocate against legislation that would allow fintechs to go around our existing rate cap bill.

There is still more to do in organizing for fair lending, but we are proud of this step and the way we showed up!

04/20/2026