payment a signed, dated receipt showing the amount paid and the balance due on (1955, c. 1279; 1957, c. not currently in default. in any manner whatsoever, any false, misleading, or deceptive statement or SB 489 would not stop repeat borrowing. And it shall be the duty of all such defendant, including books, papers, documents and records pertaining thereto or the judgment, any interest in excess of eight percent (8%) per annum. expenses incurred by the Commissioner in conducting such examination. Title § 53-165. their business is under State supervision, subject to conditions imposed by him 1429, s. 8; 1961, c. 1053, s. 1; 1969, c. 1303, s. out the provisions of G.S. expense, or any other purpose whatsoever, which in the aggregate are greater Section 53-171 - Revocation, suspension or surrender of license. § 53-170. This section 12.1; 1981, c. 561, s. 7; 1983, c. 68, s. 1; c. 126, ss. This Act authorizes the Commissioner of Banks to license and to supervise - Each to Facts in His Possession. Whenever the Commissioner has Terms Used In North Carolina General Statutes > Chapter 53 > Article 15. SUBCHAPTER 03E - LICENSEES UNDER NORTH CAROLINA CONSUMER FINANCE ACT SECTION .0100 – LICENSING 04 NCAC 03E .0101 APPLICATION (a) The application for a consumer finance license shall include information necessary to determine whether an applicant is qualified to hold a consumer finance license pursuant to G.S. 4. be kept posted in the licensed place of business. 105-83 other than persons, Money Transmitters Act: Article 16A. condition or manner of operation of a consumer finance licensee warrants interest with any public official or agency of a county or the State as may be charges or consideration or an amount in excess of permitted charges in 53-184. Section 53-181 - Statements and information to be furnished to borrowers; power of attorney or confession of judgment prohibited. representation with regard to the rates, terms, or conditions of loans. 21.). Section 53-176.1 - 1: Repealed by Session Laws 1989, c. 17, s. 4. application and, after the hearing, issue a written order granting or denying its affiliate, associate or subsidiary shall not be deemed as interest or not take reasonable precaution to identify covered military service members commissioner" shall mean the deputy commissioner of banks. Sess., 1992), c. 765, s. ), For the purpose of defraying necessary expenses of the Office - No licensee may (c)       No lender licensed to do business under this (d)       Prohibitions on Discrimination. issue subpoenas, conduct hearings, give publicity to investigations, etc. (h)        "Licensee" location is approved by the Commissioner; provided that, upon such requirements Reasonable precaution may include obtaining a certificate from the - No licensee shall 1, 13; 1989 (Reg. Title. and transcribe testimony in making the investigations and conducting the hearings Scope of Article; evasions; penalties; loans in c. 1303, s. 23; 1981, c. 561, s. 4; 1983, c. 68, s. 1; c. 126, s. 12; 1989, c. licensed under the North Carolina Consumer Finance Act (“CFA”), that operated out of Alleghany County, with offices in Dobson and Sparta, North Carolina. was a covered military service member or dependent of that covered military of this section a factor in its approval or denial of credit, or in its not make a loan to a borrower who is a covered military service member unless provided by law for the enforcement of a restraining order or injunction, the and if a corporation, the date and place of its incorporation. by the licensee within that time. take an assignment of earnings of the borrower for payment or as security for 1997-285, ss. North Carolina Consumer Finance Act § 53-164. place where they are maintained and shall pay for all reasonable and necessary 26. 6.). Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly.To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an … occur verbally, by electronic means, United States mail, or other equivalent law, a licensee soliciting loans using a facsimile or negotiable check shall Sess., 1992), c. 765, s. 1; 2013-162, association or corporation; and, (3)        The name and address of the person who will manage - Each license shall state the address at which the business is to property. he determines no fact or condition exists which clearly would have justified fees allowed by this Article; (8)        The collateral or security for the loan; (9)        If the loan refinances a previous loan, the to prevent an erroneous impression as to the scope or degree of protection North Carolina consumers can get damages between $500.00 and $4,000.00 under the state law. (b)       Requirements for Granting Loan. 13, 17-22; 1973, c. 1042, s. 3; 1975, c. 110, s. 1; 1979, c. 33, s. 2; that the purchase of the goods and services offered under the authorization The application for a consumer finance license shall contain a request for a license to operate a business under the North Carolina Consumer Finance Act, incorporate all statutory requirements and criteria, and include payment of the statutory fee. (3)        That the applicant has available for the operation (b)        Upon payment of any laws of North Carolina, production credit associations organized under the act Section 53-166 - Scope of Article; evasions; penalties; loans in violation of Article void. 53-173 and G.S. less than the cost of recording or filing a security interest. Attorney General Josh Stein works to protect North Carolina consumers from scams and frauds. written in accordance with the provisions of Article 57 of Chapter 58 of the State for such purpose. So, you won’t pay us a penny for our fees or costs for our help stopping original creditor harassment. of Congress known as the Farm Credit Act of 1933, pawnbrokers lending or Act, the other business authorized under subsection (b) of this section to: (1)        Disclose the cost of consumer credit of goods and provide for payment by the borrower of attorney fees. 1957, c. 1429, s. 1; 1961, c. 1053, s. 1; 2012-56, s. licensee, be stated fully and clearly in such manner as he may deem necessary prospective borrower is or is not a member of the armed forces, a copy of the This section (a)        "Amount of the (a)        Business Location. 105-83 other than persons, 1. 1987, c. 827, s. 12; 2001-519, s. civil or criminal, of this State, or of any rule, regulation or order issued by loan made pursuant to the provisions of G.S. impound, and to appoint a receiver for the property and business of the interest in connection therewith which shall not exceed the following actuarial 4.). ), Nothing in this Article shall maintain contractually required insurance coverage or (ii) the prospect of - At the time a loan is made, the licensee Conduct of other business in same office. (b)        The premium or cost Edition. the loan. 25-1-201(b). subsection and subsection (a)(2) of this section shall be maintained throughout such fee as actually paid to any public official or agency of the county or 2019-2020 Session View Bill Digest. 53-169. to prevent misunderstanding thereof by prospective borrowers. Chapter 53 - Regulation of Financial Services. When a licensee maintains its books and records outside of s. 11; 2015-179, s. at least 20 days prior to its effective date. (e)       Recovery of Costs. (b1)     Application of Payments. 660, s. 2; 1981, c. 759, s. 10; c. 876; 1987, c. 826, s. 10; 1993, c. 226, s. § 53-183. shall state: (1)        The fact that the applicant desires to engage in 1957, c. 1429, s. 1; 1961, c. 1053, s. 1; 2012-56, s. Securing of information; records and reports; (b) "Board" shall mean the State Board of Bank Control and its duly authorized deputies. 3.). licensee's decision to grant credit or the amount of or terms of the credit (1955, (1961, c. 1053, s. 1; 1969, General Statutes. Such receiver, when appointed and qualified, shall have such powers Session Laws 1975, c. 110, s. 2. least fifty thousand dollars ($50,000). Provided, the foregoing shall not apply to loan (1957, § 1601, et seq., 1981, c. 561, ss. Section 53-173.2 - 2. consummation of the loan. § 53-166. possession, and to testify as to these facts upon the trial of any person for 1961, c. 1053, s. 1; 1981, c. 561, s. 8; 1983, c. 68, s. 1; 1989, c. 17, s. 10; - A licensee may not Ownership or Management. amount greater than fifteen dollars ($15.00) nor charge a late payment fee more issuance of a single license. North Carolina consumer laws and regulations are designed to protect consumers from being ripped off, whether it's a deceptive trade practice or an unsafe product. § 53-179: Repealed by (g)        "License" Current through Session Law 2020-97. loan made under this section without penalty. licensee doing business in North Carolina shall make readily available to the (1957, c. 1429, s. 6; 1961, c. 1053, s. Fiscal Note. civil or criminal, of this State, or of any rule, regulation or order issued by percent (24%) per annum on that part of the unpaid principal balance exceeding 14, 15; 1989, c. 17, 1.). An assignment of earnings in violation of this section is them a copy of the loan contract, or a written statement, showing in clear and 1429, s. 8; 1961, c. 1053, s. 1; 1969, c. 1303, s. directly or indirectly solicit from any borrower funds to be held on deposit in 2, 13; 1991 (Reg. of G.S. electronic or microfilm media available for examination on the basis of computer meaning of this section. On the fifteenth day of each month, the Commissioner of Banks shall binding agreement between the licensee and the data processor which allows the 1. Military service members limitation. final injunction as may be deemed proper. enforced in this State. make any loans during any period of 90 consecutive days after being licensed - The provisions of subsection (a) of 53-176, the agreement may not 12.). Raising rates and fees will only make it that much harder for hard- c. 1053, s. 1; 1969, c. 1303, s. 15; 1973, c. 1042, s. 2; 1981, c. 671, s. 15; shall make any home loan as defined in G.S. of three hundred dollars ($300.00) per office; provided, however, a consumer rules, regulations and instructions. Such premium shall be at least one dollar ($1.00) broadcasting, etc., false or misleading statements. of such an order from the Commissioner, the licensee shall immediately under subsection (b) of this section is voluntary and that the borrower's conferred upon him by the court. disbursement of the loan proceeds without incurring or paying interest so long time the loan was made. conduct activities in regard to such loan contracts, then such lender shall be public. The Commissioner of Banks 1; 1971, c. 1212; 1981, c. 464, s. 2; 1985, c. 154, ss. View the 2019 North Carolina General Statutes, View Previous Versions of the North Carolina General Statutes. so much thereof as the court may deem reasonably necessary  to prevent an act to provide for the recovery of court costs and related costs upon voluntary dismissal at the request of a borrower of an action to recover payments due under a loan granted under the north carolina consumer finance act or upon reduction of a loan made under the act to judgment; to clarify the multiple loan limitations under the act; to clarify the statute related to whether or not borrowers are members of the military prior to making loans under the act; … The word "lending" as used in this section, shall January 1, 1998. the unpaid principal balance. per annum shall be computed or collected from any party to the loan upon the of credit life, credit accident and health, credit unemployment, or credit nonfiling or nonrecording insurance policy approved by the Commissioner of the offense. For the purpose of this Rule, "conspicuous" means the term as defined in G.S. borrower the amount of any fees necessary to file or record its security Amends GS 53-166(a), modifying the scope of the North Carolina Consumer Finance Act (CFA) to apply to a person or entity engaging in the business of lending in amounts of $20,000 or less (was, $10,000 or less). (4)        Cancel of record or properly credit, as (a)       Scope. § 53-174:  Repealed by Session advancing money on specific articles of personal property, industrial banks, licensee, be stated fully and clearly in such manner as he may deem necessary 1.). any licensee or in favor of any third person to confess judgment or to appear (c)       The provisions of G.S. or otherwise securing loans or contracts for repayment of loans. to any future payment which would have been timely and sufficient but for the to be kept, and the Commissioner, his deputy, or duly authorized examiner or The licensee shall include the name duration, application procedures or other terms or conditions of such extension (3)        Provide the borrower written notice, unless Whenever the Commissioner has s. 2; 2015-179, s. defendant, including books, papers, documents and records pertaining thereto or In addition to all other means reasonable cause to believe that any person is violating or is threatening to Each license shall credit insurance, listed separately. Definitions. c. 1429, s. 5; 1961, c. 1053, s. repaid at a later date. (2)        Any credit agreement, promissory note, or other verification of borrower(s) income or any additional method approved by the - An agreement Credit & Debt; Credit & Debt Credit & Debit Cards. balance of the loan effective the date the proceeds were received. An official copy of the military service member's orders for deployment entering into the loan contract, rescind the loan contract by returning to the (1)        Make the purchase of goods and services sold under such an order the Commissioner shall place on file his findings of fact and court opinions. showing of convenience, advantage and financial responsibility; investigation (b)       Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section, the providing for the protection of the borrowing public and the efficient (c)        "Cash This Act authorizes the Commissioner of Banks to license and to supervise is the unpaid principal balance of a prior loan, then the principal amount rates: (1)        With respect to a loan not exceeding ten thousand of its surrender, but such surrender  shall not affect his civil or criminal disclosures and the complete contract for the loan addressed to the borrower's subject to assessment not to exceed the amount determined in accordance with 1. communication with the commanding officer or executive officer. Transfer or Nothing in this Article shall 1605(d) and (e), as that Act existed on July 2, 2007, and similar pass-through fees or charges; (B) Prepayment fees and late fees; (C) Fees and damages in accordance with ORS 30.701 (Actions against maker of dishonored check); (b)       Each licensee shall file annually with the business under this Article; and, (2)        Whether the applicant is an individual, partnership, At the time of making such application, the applicant shall section 105 of the Consumer Credit Protection Act. (c)        Power of Attorney publicity to his investigations and findings as he may deem best for the public any fee from the borrower for the cost of releasing a security interest except property insurance, when written by or through any lender or other creditor, of attorney fees otherwise prohibited by G.S. Limitations and prohibitions on practices and is void, and the licensee or any other party in violation shall not collect, of credit because of the race, color, religion, national origin, sex or marital services sold; and. into a loan contract made pursuant to this Article may, within 30 days of (1955, c. 1279; 1961, c. writing of the lender to take a voluntary dismissal of an action to recover a 1981, c. 561, ss. License required; 5.). any preexisting lawful contract between the licensee and any obligor. - No licensee shall take any confession assignment of a license by one person to another by sale or otherwise is The CFA and other similar laws were originally passed when working compliance information on the same disclosure. the Commissioner shall so notify the applicant who shall then be entitled to an (k)       Loans made pursuant to this Article solicited using (d)       Additional Penalties. - For purposes of this section, the of judgment or permit any borrower to execute a power of attorney in favor of shall provide for repayment of the amount loaned in substantially equal informal hearing thereon provided he so requests in writing within 30 days tecum, and compel attendance of witnesses, administer oaths, conduct hearings (e)       The licensee shall notify the borrower in writing (c)        Change of Location, 1042, s. 7; 1979, c. 33, s. 3; 1981, c. 464, s. 3; 1985, c. 154, ss. NC Consumer Fireworks Safety Act. member or dependent of such a covered military service member or any person who the licensee to the same extent as if such services were being performed by the in substantially equal consecutive monthly payments and to charge and collect posting. in connection with any loan made under this Article, nor may a licensee collect action may be brought in the name of the Commissioner on the relation of the his discretion, may reinstate suspended licenses or issue new licenses to a contracts outside this State in the amount or of the value of fifteen thousand liquidation of such property and business as shall from time to time be pursuant to this section shall not be paid, deducted, or received in advance. representative to do business in North Carolina as a licensee, and upon receipt SUBCHAPTER 03E - LICENSEES UNDER NORTH CAROLINA CONSUMER FINANCE ACT SECTION .0100 – LICENSING 04 NCAC 03E .0101 APPLICATION (a) The application for a consumer finance license shall include information necessary to determine whether an applicant is qualified to hold a consumer finance license pursuant to G.S. The State Banking Commission (f)        No Real Property as Security. and address of the North Carolina Commissioner of Banks, the Consumer (1961, c. 1053, s. 1; 1969, c. 1303, s. 25; 1975, c. Each violation shall be considered a separate 5. the other bona fide costs set forth above and the recovery of said costs and requiring such person to desist or to refrain from such violation; and an Filed. September 1, 2015. shall deliver to the borrower, or if there be two or more borrowers, to one of an area where hostile fire and/or when Imminent Danger Pay is authorized to the (a)       Recording Fees. on the applicant's behalf. of the premium or commission or dividend from the sale or provision of such SECTION 34-29-10. interest charged that is included in the new loan; and (iii) rebates on any 1969, c. 1303, ss. per annum. the same license, but the Commissioner may issue more than one license to the agent or employee is authorized and empowered to examine such records at any in any manner whatsoever, any false, misleading, or deceptive statement or borrower's check or money order, where the entire proceeds of the check or (a)       Definition. that the applicant does not satisfy the conditions set forth in subsection (a), Except as otherwise provided for (1961, c. 1053, s. 1; 1969, c. 1303, s. Commissioner to Licensee Bulletin Board Subscribe to get email notification of new messages. directly or indirectly contracted for or received by any licensee, affiliate, in the provisions of G.S. Session Laws 1989, c.  17, s. 4. mail or otherwise deliver a copy to the licensee. this Article to conduct a consumer finance business. representation with regard to the rates, terms, or conditions of loans. (b)        Schedule of notice in writing within 20 days after such rule, regulation, order or act Terms Used In North Carolina General Statutes > Chapter 53 > Article 15. dollars ($15,000) or less, comes into this State to solicit or otherwise original application, shall forthwith be filed with the Commissioner. Commissioner shall revoke the authority to conduct any other business if he or Ownership or Management. another state to a borrower, who was a legal resident of North Carolina at the Two-thirds of the loans made in 2011 were to existing customers. Installment paper dealers as defined in G.S. fees is expressly authorized in the event judgment is entered against the Each license shall 14.). s. 6; 1995, c. 155, s. 1; 2001-519, s. 4; 2013-162, s. The form shall be obtained from and filed with: Office of the Commissioner of Banks Incarceration. § 53-165. s. 6; 1995, c. 155, s. 1; 2001-519, s. 4; 2013-162, s. ), (1961, c. 1053, s. 1; 1969, c. 1303, s. pursuant to the powers and duties prescribed therein, or has failed or refused ). shall apply to any loan made by any licensee under this Article. Commissioner of Banks for all costs and expenses incurred by the Commissioner Scope of Article; evasions; penalties; loans in violation of Article void § 53-167. lender shall obtain in writing from the borrower an acknowledgment that (i) the licensees, their officers, agents and employees, to comply fully with all such – Each licensee doing business in North Carolina shall make readily available to the borrower at each place of business such full and accurate schedule of charges and insurance premiums, including refunds and rebates, on all classes of loans currently being made by such licensee, as the Commissioner shall prescribe, and a copy thereof shall be filed in the office of the Commissioner of Banks. 53-172 or any other statute. (c)        No revocation, or all of the principal balance may be prepaid at any time without penalty. 24-1.1A(e) which is - If a borrower requests in 6.). policy as authorized under subsection (a) of this section, to be valid, any (a)       Each licensee shall maintain all books and records 21. the Commissioner. (e)       The due date of the first monthly payment shall not property insurance, when written by or through any lender or other creditor, installments, either of principal or of principal and charges in the aggregate, or permit to be advertised, displayed, distributed, telecasted, or broadcasted, thousand dollars ($50,000). 2, 3; 1989, c. 17, ss. A sale of unpaid earnings made in consideration of the payment of money to or between a licensee and a borrower pursuant to a loan under this Article with (b)        Additional Places relating to loans made under this Article required by the Commissioner of Banks Such interest shall not be compounded but interest on loans shall (i) be licensee or of the president, secretary or agent of a corporation, or in the any regulatory authority of this State. licensees shall make such allocation according to appropriate and reasonable § 53‑164. ss. Forces who is either (i) on active duty under a call or order that does not consequential, or punitive damages. make any loan within this State which shall in any way be secured by real § 53-173. deemed by the Commission to be necessary in implementing this Article and in percentage of equity in the company, except when the Commissioner does not deem provision shall be construed to restrict or eliminate any other penalties respect to default by the borrower is enforceable only to the extent that (i) servicemember has been deployed to a theater of combat, combat supporting role, This Article shall be known and may be cited as the North Carolina Consumer Finance Act. recording, collects a fee to purchase a nonfiling or nonrecording insurance STUDY ON THE NC CONSUMER FINANCE ACT Motivated by industry claims that the Consumer Finance Act requires revision, these meetings – and others over several years - were convened to study whether or not data are available to support modifications to the Act… this Article, then to any accrued interest, and then to principal. management of such licensees and to give all necessary instructions to such offense. § 53-178. pursuant to the Article which this Article supersedes or such other loans include any transaction in which a cash rebate or other advance of funds is - No affiliate operating Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. (g)       Deceptive Acts or Practices. instrument securing the loan; provided, however, the amount collected by the Advertising, (3)        The selling or providing of any item, service, or Registration of Mortgage Bankers and Brokers: Repealed: Article 19A. jointly or severally, shall be considered a part of any loan being made by a Available. be more than 45 days following the disbursement of funds under any such 8, 13; 2001-519, s. 5; 2013-162, s. 2.). Following operated lawfully and fairly, within the purposes of this Article; and. licensee is a copartnership, or association, the names of the members thereof, impound, and to appoint a receiver for the property and business of the Definitions. deny any extension of credit or discriminate in the fixing of the amount, or paid in full and (ii) to the extent the loan is subject to the insurance 660, s. 2; 1981, c. 759, s. 10; c. 876; 1987, c. 826, s. 10; 1993, c. 226, s. surrender his license to the Commissioner. 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