Louisiana Consumer Protections: Louisiana allows payday lending with a $500 cap and tiered fee structure. The Office of Financial Institutions regulates all consumer lenders. Louisiana has one of the highest poverty rates in the nation, making consumer protections especially important. Complaints can be filed with OFI or the Attorney General.
Interest Rate Cap: Louisiana usury cap: 12% default rate; payday loans exempt with fees up to $20 per $100 ($350 max) or 16.75% per $100 ($350+).
Key Regulations: - Payday loans capped at $350 with fee of $20 per $100; amounts over $350 (up to $500) at 16.75% per $100.
- Loan term must be between 14-30 days.
- Rollovers are limited; borrower cannot have more than $500 in outstanding payday loans.
- Licensed lenders regulated under the Louisiana Consumer Credit Law.
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 Louisiana Attorney General Consumer Protection Section.