Payday Loans
Date: Mon, 12/15/2008 - 16:28
What state do you live in, what are your loans, are they interne
What state do you live in, what are your loans, are they internet or storefront loans, and what have you paid towards them?
New Jersey internet payday lenders are not legal, either because
New Jersey internet payday lenders are not legal, either because of restrictive laws, or because the state does not license companies not located in that state, but requires a state issued license to lend. I am moving this to the payday loan section so more people will see it. If you will list the info requested we can help you plan a course of action.
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New Jersey State Information Legal Status: Prohibited Citation: Consumer loan act applies but rates as agreed to by contract. N.J. Stat. Ann. tit. 17,???? 1 et seq. However, criminal law sets the usury cap at 30%. N.J. Stat. Ann. ???? 2C: 21-19. A check cashing licensee cannot cash or advance money on a postdated check. N.J. Stat. Ann. ???? 17:15A-47. Small Loan Rate Cap 30% per year Where to Complain, Get Information: Regulator: New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance Address: 20 West State St. Trenton NJ 08625 Phone: (609) 292-5360 Fax: (609) 292-5461 Regulatory Contact: Ludi Hughes Assistant Commissioner |
I hope the information below will help you. :) You are only obl
I hope the information below will help you. :)
You are only obligated to pay back the principal amount you borrowed from an unlicensed/illegal Internet Payday Lender.
[quote]What should you do?
Close your account asap, if you are unable to close your account, go into your bank and ask to speak with the Branch Manager, tell him/her you need a hard debit block placed on your account immediately! Explain that you are revoking ACH authorizations from unlicensed/illegal companies, and have learned these companies are notorious for ignoring revocation, therefore it is important to BLOCK any withdrawal attempts on your account to protect your interest. This is your privilege, do not accept no for an answer. The following link will provide you important information regarding closing accounts. CLICK HERE
What next?
AFTER your account is secure send each pdl (the unlicensed and illegal) an email similar to THIS (please scroll down to locate letter template). Tailor this letter to your needs, and try to write it with the same basic concept in your own words. You will need to research and locate email addresses/physical addresses if you don't already have them, I suggest that you type the name of the pdl (example: "oneclickcash address") in the search box in the upper right hand corner of this forum. You may also search for addresses HERE at the Better Business Bureau.
File complaints: Most of the time, you can file a complaint online with the following, I encourage you to follow through with doing so, you will need to search the Internet for your state Attorney General's website, however, here are links to file complaints for the FTC, Online complaints: Federal Trade Commission., and the BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU.
Keep in mind that you may not receive a response for days, or even weeks, or, you may receive harassing and threatening phone calls. I have found the best way to deal with this is not to respond or reply, simply hang up.
Side note: If you have paid an illegal/unlicensed payday lender above and beyond the principal amount you borrowed, it might be a good idea to demand a refund and a paid in full letter/receipt. You may or may not get one or both. It still doesn't hurt to include that tidbit in your letter. :)[/quote]