Missouri Consumer Protections: Missouri allows payday lending with relatively permissive regulations including up to 6 renewals. The fee cap of 75% of the loan amount results in very high effective APRs. The Division of Finance regulates consumer lenders, and complaints can be filed with the Division or the Attorney General.
Interest Rate Cap: Missouri usury cap: No cap for licensed lenders; payday loans capped at $500 with fees up to $75.
Key Regulations: - Payday loans capped at $500 with maximum fee of 75% of the original loan amount.
- Maximum loan term is 14-31 days.
- Borrowers may renew up to 6 times, but principal must decrease by 5% with each renewal.
- Licensed consumer lenders face no general interest rate 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 Missouri Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.