american financial services association

Founded in 1916, the American Financial Services Association (AFSA) is the primary U.S. trade association for the consumer credit industry. Its mission is to promote safe, responsible lending and protect access to credit for consumers. AFSA represents a wide range of financial services companies, including traditional installment lenders, vehicle finance companies, and mortgage lenders, by providing advocacy on legislative and regulatory issues, offering professional development and educational resources, and facilitating industry networking.