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Date: Sun, 07/06/2008 - 06:34

Submitted by anonymous
on Sun, 07/06/2008 - 06:34

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So, I'm doing research on the current company I have an internet pdl out with. I'm an IL resident and am trying to determine if they're licensed... ,in doing research on the internet, I'm seeing bunches of complaints about how they lure in the customers and then never deposit the money. Well, they deposited my money and haven't faulted on the contract to me yet... but the more I've learned on here, the more I want to see if this contract is even legal in the state of IL.

I borrowed $200 and have paid $48 in finance fees so far. I can roll-over my loan each time and have the $48 deducted from my account instead of the full amount owed.

I also have an internet pdl out with Power Funding. I borrowed $300 and have paid $90 in roll-over/finance fees. Wondering if they're licensed, too.

If these companies are NOT licensed, what's the next step I should take?


Well here is your state information posted below:

Illinois State Information

Legal Status: Legal

Citation:
Ill. Comp. Stat. Ann. ???? 122/1-1

Loan Terms:
Maximum Loan Amount: lesser of $1000 or 25% gross monthly income
Loan Term: 13-45 days
Maximum Finance Rate and Fees: $15.50 per $100
Finance Charge for 14-day $100 loan: $15.50
apr for 14-day $100 loan: 403%

Debt Limits:
Maximum Number of Outstanding Loans at One Time: Two
Rollovers Permitted: None (cannot rollover)
Cooling-off Period: 7 days after 45 consecutive loan days
Repayment Plan: Yes

Collection Limits:
Collection Fees: One $25 NSF fee (Presentment limit = 2)
Criminal Action: Prohibited

Where to Complain, Get Information:
Regulator: Illinois Division of Financial Institutions
Address: Consumer Credit Section, 320 W. Washington Springfield IL 62701
Phone: (888) 298-8089
Fax:


lrhall41

Submitted by Cool_Abyss on Sun, 07/06/2008 - 06:39

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Well assuming if they are not licensed or LEGAL, I would put a hard block on my accounts at the bank or either close it. This way your money is protected. Please read this link before doing so:

http://www.debtconsolidationcare.com/paydayloan/close-account.html

Next, send out proposal letters to the companies stating you are only obligated to pay the principal of your loan and that is it. You need to calculate how much you have paid already in fees (rollovers). Most important rollovers are NOT permited in your state. So whatever you have paid counts towards principal of your loan. If you paid $144 on that $200 loan then you only LEGALY owe $56 PERIOD :wink:

Please make sure you list each company and the amount you paid so far. Others will be along to help you out as well. Best of Luck :P


lrhall41

Submitted by Cool_Abyss on Sun, 07/06/2008 - 06:51

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