INTERPRETIVE LETTERS - CONSUMER DISCOUNT COMPANY ACT
The Department of Banking and Securities uses interpretive letters to provide guidance and clarification of its position on an issue at the time. You should contact your attorney for legal advice regard the Consumer Discount Company Act.
Section 6202 - Definitions
11/19/01
CDCA Issues
Letter addresses several issues under the CDCA, including scope of the CDCA, in-state office requirement, and eligibility for licensure, sale/assignment of contracts, and calculation of interest rate.
Section 6203 - License Required
07/28/08
Internet and Out-of-State Consumer Lending
The department's position is that any company that engages in non-mortgage consumer lending to Pennsylvania residents by any means, including via the Internet or by mail, in which the aggregate interest, discount, bonus, fees, fines commissions, charges or other considerations exceed 6% simple interest per annum is required to obtain a license from the department under the CDCA.
09/18/03
Addresses Sale of CDCA Loans and Junior-lien Loans
Letter addresses sale of CDCA loans and states that SMLA does not apply to junior-lien loans made under the CDCA.
11/19/01
CDCA Issues
Letter addresses several issues under the CDCA, including scope of the CDCA, in-state office requirement, and eligibility for licensure, sale/assignment of contracts, and calculation of interest rate.
06/26/97
Installment Sale of a Boat Trailer
An installment sale of a boat trailer is subject to the provisions of the Motor Vehicle Sales Finance Act and is specifically excluded from the provisions of the Goods and Services Installment Sales Act.
Section 6204- Application for License
12/18/08
Office Location and Domestic Organization Letter
Letter addresses issues of office location in Pennsylvania and requirement to be a domestic business corporation under CDCA.
06/26/97
Installment Sale of a Boat Trailer
An installment sale of a boat trailer is subject to the provisions of the Motor Vehicle Sales Finance Act and is specifically excluded from the provisions of the Goods and Services Installment Sales Act.
11/19/01
CDCA Issues
Letter addresses several issues under the CDCA, including scope of the CDCA, in-state office requirement, and eligibility for licensure, sale/assignment of contracts, and calculation of interest rate.
Section 6212 -Authority of the Secretary of Banking and Securities
11/19/01
CDCA Issues
Letter addresses several issues under the CDCA, including scope of the CDCA, in-state office requirement, and eligibility for licensure, sale/assignment of contracts, and calculation of interest rate.
Section 6213 - Powers Conferred on Licensees
1/31/19
CDCA IssuesLetter addresses a CDCA licensee’s offer to provide Guarantee Asset Protection (GAP) insurance to borrowers.
11/19/01
CDCA IssuesLetter addresses several issues under the CDCA, including scope of the CDCA, in-state office requirement, and eligibility for licensure, sale/assignment of contracts, and calculation of interest rate.
Section 6214 - License Requirements and Limitations
11/19/01
CDCA IssuesLetter addresses several issues under the CDCA, including scope of the CDCA, in-state office requirement, and eligibility for licensure, sale/assignment of contracts, and calculation of interest rate.
Section 6215 - Statement of Contract
11/19/01
CDCA IssuesLetter addresses several issues under the CDCA, including scope of the CDCA, in-state office requirement, and eligibility for licensure, sale/assignment of contracts, and calculation of interest rate.
Section 6217 - Scope of Act
11/19/01
CDCA Issues Letter addresses several issues under the CDCA, including scope of the CDCA, in-state office requirement, and eligibility for licensure, sale/assignment of contracts, and calculation of interest rate.
Section 6218 - Penalties
11/19/01
CDCA IssuesLetter addresses several issues under the CDCA, including scope of the CDCA, in-state office requirement, and eligibility for licensure, sale/assignment of contracts, and calculation of interest rate.