I live in Illinois and have 5 payday loans from the following companies: (company name – loan amount/ amount paid) Great Plaines – 500 / 767, Ameriloan – 400 / 500, Archway – 300/ 450, Archer Direct – 500 / 650, Integrity – 300/ 180. Are these legal in Illinois? After speaking with a representative from Archer Direct, he said they operate under the e-commerce laws. Do e-commerce laws supersede state laws? If I were to close out my bank account, would this negatively affect my credit score? I’m in need of help!


