California Financial Services Association — A Unified Voice for California Lenders

Sacramento, California Mon–Fri 9:00–5:00 PT

California FSA Financial Services Association

Est. 1962 · Sacramento, California

A unified voice for California’s consumer finance industry.

The California Financial Services Association represents national and independent lenders providing consumer and commercial loans, auto and home financing, and lines of credit across the state — advocating for fair regulation and ethical practice at every level of government.

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California Republic

At the Capitol

Representing lenders where laws are written.

60⁺

Years advocating for California’s finance industry

What members count on us for

Legislative Advocacy

Compliance Support

Member Networking

Industry Education

Since 1962 · Non-profit Trade Association

About CFSA

Foster ethical practice. Champion the industry. Inform the lawmaker.

CFSA exists to foster ethical practices and high standards of conduct across California’s finance industry. Through our lobbyists, legal counselors, and public-relations specialists, we connect lenders directly to the legislators and regulators shaping consumer credit policy.

Together, our members form a unified voice — bolstering individual companies with influence and resources they could not muster alone.

60+

Years of continuous advocacy in Sacramento

100%

Non-profit · member-funded · industry-led

Member Services

Your association at work for you.

From the Capitol floor to the training room, CFSA delivers the advocacy, intelligence, and practical resources that licensed lenders need to operate confidently in California.

01 / Advocacy

Legislative & Regulatory Voice

Active participation in California’s lawmaking process — ensuring licensed lenders are equally represented before legislators and regulatory agencies.

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02 / Compliance

Compliance Intelligence

Stay aligned with Truth-in-Lending, FDCPA, DFPI, and federal statutes through alerts, publications, and counsel from CFSA’s legal committee.

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03 / Education

Workshops & Training

Practical seminars on collections, underwriting, ethics, insurance products, and management — built by owners, for owners and their teams.

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04 / Network

Industry Network

Annual and quarterly meetings, owner luncheons, and social events that connect finance leaders to peers, decision-makers, and emerging issues.

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Meeting Schedule

Where members gather.

Full Schedule

Jan · 2026

Owners’ Luncheon

2026 Owners’ Luncheon

Luminarias Restaurant

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Feb · 2026

Workshop

CARS Act Workshop · 1:30 PM

Live on Zoom

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Feb · 2026

Spring Social

CFSA Spring Social at Topgolf

Topgolf Montebello

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Apr · 2026

Networking Day

Afternoon at the Ballpark with the Champs

LA Dodger Stadium

Details

Membership

Add your company to a unified force of California lenders.

Membership in CFSA gives your organization a seat at the table on every regulatory issue that affects California consumer finance — and the practical tools to operate at your best in between.

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Capitol-level advocacy. A dedicated lobbying team representing your interests in Sacramento.

Regulatory partnerships. Strong working relationships with the DFPI, Department of Insurance, and AG’s Office.

Alert bulletins & briefings. Real-time updates on emergency laws, regulatory changes, and industry events.

Member Voice

CFSA gives our independent lender resources we could never fund alone — a seat at the regulatory table, expert counsel, and a network of peers facing the same challenges we are.

Member Companies, California

Independent & National Lenders · CFSA Members

Bills Tracked Per Session

200+ legislative items

Ongoing

Member Companies

National & Independent

Statewide

Annual Meetings & Workshops

Quarterly programming

Year-round

News & Resources