Minnesota Consumer Protections: Minnesota allows payday lending with a $350 cap, tiered fee structure, and a minimum 30-day term requirement. The Department of Commerce regulates all consumer lenders. Consumers benefit from the Minnesota Consumer Fraud Act and can file complaints with the Department of Commerce or Attorney General.
Interest Rate Cap: Minnesota usury cap: 8% default; payday loans capped at $350 with tiered fees.
Key Regulations: - Payday loans capped at $350 with tiered fees ($5.50 per $100 up to $50, $10 per $100 on $50-$100, etc.).
- Minimum loan term of 30 days required for payday loans.
- Licensed consumer small loan lenders subject to tiered rate caps.
- The Minnesota Consumer Fraud Act provides protections against predatory lending.
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 Minnesota Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.