FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - CONSUMER CREDIT LAW

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
CONSUMER CREDIT LAW

The Law Library Staff prepares "Frequently Asked Questions" for the convenience of our users to provide access to a variety of sources addressing particular points of law. These are general legal information sources, and are not to be construed as a substitute for personal legal advice from an attorney. Please seek legal counsel to help you determine the applicability of any of the information in these resources to your specific situation. The Law Library makes no recommendation as to whether you should purchase any services offered by the websites contained in this FAQ.

The Law Library's FAQ on Consumer Law also has material in this area.

General Information

Legal Information Institute: Consumer Credit: an Overview

Federal Government Organizations

Federal Reserve Board
Federal Trade Commission

State Government Material

National Consumer Law Center: State-by-State Summaries of Consumer Protection Legislation
Missouri Attorney General: Consumer Credit Quiz (has general application)

Legislation

For links to both federal and state legislation itself, see our Consumer Law FAQ.
Pennsylvania State University Extension: General Overview including Equal Credit Opportunity Act Fair Credit Reporting Act Truth in Lending Act
Consumer Credit Protection Act
Fair Debt Collection Practices Act

Nonprofit Organizations

American Bar Association
- Something Borrowed: Consumer Credit
- Safe Borrowing
Consumer Credit Research Foundation
National Consumer Law Center

Consumer Credit Counseling

Credit Scores

Credit Reports

AnnualCreditReport.com: To order your credit report for free
Federal Trade Commission, Your Rights: Credit Reporting
Privacy Rights Clearinghouse: The “Other” Consumer Reports: What You Should Know about “Specialty” Reports

Miscellaneous

Sheryl Harris: Plain Dealer Columnist covering consumer news
Financial Literacy: Credit & Debt

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