South Dakota Consumer Protections: South Dakota voters approved a 36% APR cap on all consumer loans in 2016, reversing the state's previous reputation as having no usury limit. This effectively banned payday lending. Consumers can file complaints with the Division of Banking or the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division.
Interest Rate Cap: South Dakota usury cap: 36% APR cap on all consumer loans (Initiated Measure 21, 2016).
Payday lending is banned in this state.
Key Regulations: - Initiated Measure 21 (2016) capped all consumer loans at 36% APR, effectively banning payday lending.
- Prior to 2016, South Dakota had no usury cap and was a hub for payday lenders.
- The Division of Banking enforces the rate cap on all licensed lenders.
- Violations are subject to criminal penalties including Class 1 misdemeanor charges.
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 South Dakota Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.