In the past 6 months we've seen companies popping up on TLA afinity partner lists which either directly state (e.g.NATLE) or imply that the TLA has done its due diligence on these "partners". The business practices of some make one wonder why a TLA would compromise its integrity and that of its members to to get funding.

This article from Structured Settlements 4Real re: MATA's implied endorement of Peachtree Settlement Funding may be helpful

http://structuredsettlements.typepad.com/structured_settlements_4r/2007/05/what_is_the_mas.html