Wednesday, July 11, 2007

Groups attack bank fees on ATM, debit overdrafts

(Reuters) - The overdraft fees are a lucrative source of income for
financial institutions and House Democrats have introduced
legislation that would require them to first inform consumers
before assessing the fees.




Overdraft fees cost Americans $17.5 billion last year, up
from $10.3 billion in 2005, the Center for Responsible Lending
told a House Financial Services subcommittee hearing.


Read more at Reuters.com Government Filings News

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