Montana Consumer Protections: Montana voters approved a 36% APR cap in 2010, effectively banning payday lending in the state. All consumer loans, including title loans, are subject to this cap. Consumers can file complaints with the Division of Banking and Financial Institutions or the Attorney General.
Interest Rate Cap: Montana usury cap: 36% APR cap on consumer loans (Initiative I-164, 2010); payday lending effectively banned.
Payday lending is banned in this state.
Key Regulations: - Ballot Initiative I-164 (2010) capped all consumer loans at 36% APR, effectively banning payday lending.
- Licensed consumer lenders must comply with the Montana Consumer Loan Act.
- The Montana Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Act provides additional protections.
- Title loans are also subject to the 36% APR cap.
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 Montana Attorney General Consumer Protection Office.