Iowa Admin. Code r. 189-5.9

Current through Register Vol. 47, No.14, January 8, 2025

Rule 189-5.9 - Short-form disclosure

The short-form disclosure must state:

(1)The product is optional. Your purchase of [debt cancellation product name] is optional. Whether or not you purchase [debt cancellation product name] will not affect your application for credit or the terms of any credit agreement you have with the credit union."

(2)Financing the payment of the fee. "Adding the fee to the amount you borrow will increase the cost of [product name]."

Note: This provision is applicable if the credit union offers to the borrower the option to pay the fee in a single payment. This provision is prohibited where the debt subject to the contract or agreement is a residential mortgage loan.

(3)Refund of fee. "You may choose [product name] with a refund provision or without a refund provision. Prices of refund and no-refund products are likely to differ." And either: "If you pay the fee in a single payment, you may cancel [product name] within 30 days and receive a full refund." or "If you finance the payment of the fee as part of your loan and you pay off your loan early, you will receive a refund of any unearned fee calculated by the actuarial method." or "If you cancel [product name] after the first 30 days of your loan, you will not receive a refund."

Note: This provision is prohibited where the debt subject to the contract or agreement is a residential mortgage loan.

(4)Additional disclosures. "We will give you additional information before you are required to pay for [product name]." And, if applicable: "This information will include a copy of the contract containing the terms of [product name]."

(5)Eligibility requirements, conditions, and exclusions. "There are certain eligibility requirements, conditions, and exclusions that could prevent you from receiving benefits under [product name]." And either: "You should carefully read our additional information for a full explanation of the terms of [product name]." or "You should carefully read the contract for a full explanation of the terms of [product name]."

Iowa Admin. Code r. 189-5.9