Payday Loan Nightmare - Geneva Roth Capital
Date: Wed, 06/18/2008 - 22:47
More recently I received the second payday loan I currently via ameriloan. I had a previous loan with them which they deducted bi-weekly fees for months and then deducted bi-weekly fees with a $50 additional charge that was applied to the balance. I repayed that loan and needed to get another one to pay my bills.
I am spending $360 a month just on fees....What can I do? I can hardly afford to pay my rent? Do I close my account?
BTW...I live in Florida and both payday loans were online. How d
BTW...I live in Florida and both payday loans were online. How do I know if these companies are legal? Can I demand a refund for any amounts overpaid?
Neither of these companies are legal in Florida. You will f
Neither of these companies are legal in Florida.
You will find the Payday loan laws for Florida here (just select your state),
http://www.debtconsolidationcare.com/paydayloan/explain-pdls-laws.html
Emails to and from the DFI:
Hello,
Do internet based payday loan lenders with no physical location in FL need to be licensed by FL to lend legally to FL consumers? I am trying to help a friend with a huge mess. She has several internet payday loans, and they are saying that they only have to be licensed in their state, and that they can follow the laws of their state, not FL's laws. What is correct? Any information would be very much appreciated!
Thanks!
Reply:
She can file a complaint through our website at flofr.com and under 'helpful information' click on file a complaint. Then click on
finance related and you can download the form. Or click on money transmitters and call the 1-800 number. The Office will review her complaint when received. All lenders must be licensed by Florida, regardless of location, however, the current payday loan laws in place do not address internet businesses. The department is currently looking at other laws to apply to them.
She may also wish to contact Legal Aid in her area, to determine what recourse she may have.
If you have further questions, please contact this Office.
Office of Financial Regulation
Pam Henley
Financial Speci alist
(850) 410-9805
What does this mean?
Internet based companies must be licensed by FL.
No Rollovers are allowed.
You need to close your bank account ASAP. Please read the sti
You need to close your bank account ASAP.
Please read the sticky on closing your account - You have to put certain protections on it or else you could end up in a worse situation.
http://www.debtconsolidationcare.com/paydayloan/close-account.html