I read your comment in isolation and misinterpeted it, but thanks for providing the context. The government absolutely overstepped its mandate with such laws.

I read your comment in isolation and misinterpeted it, but thanks for providing the context. The government absolutely overstepped its mandate with such laws. I think it's important to distinguish between all banking services and credit facilities. I feel as though improving access to banking services in otherwise under-banked groups is an important initiative. ~30% of Americans do not have access to a savings account. Ensuring that all communities have access to these basic services would likely be beneficial to individuals and the economy. However, access to credit should be decoupled from such considerations.