American Financial Services Association (AFSA) Coordinator, Federal Government Affairs About Us: Founded in 1916, the American Financial Services Association (AFSA) is the primary trade association for the consumer credit industry, protecting access to credit and consumer choice.  Our mission is to promote safe, ethical lending to responsible, informed borrowers and to improve and protect consumers’ access to credit.  AFSA provides the consumer credit industry and the consumers it services with a voice in Washington, D.C., where the association is headquartered, and access to the media and investment community.  It also provides policy advice and issues management at both the federal and state levels.  Position Overview The Co