Responsible Lending
It is our goal to protect consumers from lenders who participate in poor lending practices. As such, we require our lenders to adhere to federal law and state regulation as it applies to the short term lending industry. We provide information throughout this website so that you may better understand the short term lending industry and make better decisions regarding your finances.
Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
We maintain that our lenders must follow the guidelines put in place by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. We are not a lender, so we will never make any attempt to collect a debt from you. However, our lenders have the right to use all lawful means available to them to collect your debt if your loan is unpaid. They must follow the guidelines of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act when doing so, and the Act cites all of the following as violations:
- Using any harmful, oppressive, foul or harassing language or tactics in order to collect debt
- Attempting to contact debtors before 9am or after 8pm in their local time zones
- Using deception, falsifying information or misrepresenting a company in order to collect a debt
- Threatening criminal charges or any legal action when such legal action is not warranted
Any lender within our network who is found to be in violation of these guidelines will be immediately removed from our network and reported to law enforcement.
Fair Lending Act
The purpose of the Fair Lending Act is to ensure that all consumers have equal access to credit despite their age, race, creed, gender, religion or other non-financial factor. The Act ensures that consumers are not discriminated against and that they have access to the loan and other forms of consumer credit as long as these consumers can meet the legal and financial guidelines associated with obtaining such credit. If you feel that you are a victim of discrimination, please contact the Equal Opportunity and Fair Lending Office of your local Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Truth in Lending Act
The Truth in Lending Act was established to ensure that consumers have all of the information about an offer of credit available to them in writing before they are extended any credit. Lenders are required to disclose information about the rates, fees, interest and terms associated with loans before they provide any credit to any consumer. Some states have their own regulations when it comes to short term lending, and lenders are required to ensure that all offers are in accordance with these regulations.
Our Promise
We have made it a priority to educate consumers about short term lending. Our financial experts have worked diligently to provide information about various aspects of the industry on this website in a manner that is easy to read and understand. This will allow you to better understand the laws and your options when it comes to obtaining credit. You may also find information about alternatives to short term loans that may work better for your exact financial situation.
State Regulations
Many states have implemented their own regulations for the short term lending industry in an effort to protect consumers. Some of the things individual states regulate include the maximum loan amounts, fees and interest, the number of rollovers that are available and more. Information about the regulations in specific states can be found in our Rates and Fees section of this website.