Idaho Consumer Protections: Idaho allows payday lending with minimal restrictions and no interest rate cap on written agreements. Loans are limited to $1,000 or 25% of gross monthly income. Consumers should exercise caution and can file complaints with the Idaho Department of Finance or the Attorney General.
Interest Rate Cap: Idaho usury cap: No usury cap for written agreements; payday loans legal with no rate cap.
Key Regulations: - Idaho has no usury cap when interest rates are set in a written agreement.
- Payday lenders must be licensed but face no APR cap, leading to rates exceeding 400%.
- The Idaho Credit Code governs consumer credit transactions.
- Payday loans limited to $1,000 or 25% of gross monthly income, whichever is less.
Federal protections: The FCRA gives you the right to dispute inaccurate credit report information for free. Credit repair companies cannot charge before performing services (Credit Repair Organizations Act).
Free resources: Get a free credit report annually at AnnualCreditReport.com.
File complaints with Idaho Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.