Iowa Consumer Protections: Iowa permits payday lending with a $500 cap, fee limits, and no rollovers. The Iowa Consumer Credit Code provides comprehensive protections for all consumer credit transactions. Consumers can file complaints with the Iowa Division of Banking or the Attorney General.
Interest Rate Cap: Iowa usury cap: 21% for consumer loans over $30,000; tiered rates for smaller loans; payday loans regulated.
Key Regulations: - Payday loans capped at $500 with maximum fee of $15 per $100 for first $300 and $10 per $100 above.
- Maximum payday loan term is 31 days.
- Licensed delayed deposit services may not allow rollovers.
- The Iowa Consumer Credit Code governs all consumer lending with tiered rate caps.
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 Iowa Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.