North Dakota Consumer Protections: North Dakota allows payday lending with a $500 cap and $20 per $100 fee limit. The state requires lenders to offer payment plans for borrowers who cannot repay. Complaints can be filed with the Department of Financial Institutions or the Attorney General.
Interest Rate Cap: North Dakota usury cap: 6% default rate; payday loans legal with $20 per $100 fee cap ($500 max loan).
Key Regulations: - Payday loans capped at $500 with maximum fee of $20 per $100 borrowed.
- Maximum loan term is 60 days.
- Rollovers are allowed but lender must offer a payment plan after extended use.
- Licensed money brokers regulated under the North Dakota Deferred Deposit Service Act.
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 North Dakota Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.