Rule 5-3-6-6.19 - Signage Requirements; Pamphlet1.Signage. Pursuant to Miss. Code Ann. § 75-67-621 and these Regulations a Licensee shall display a sign disclosing the maximum fees allowed to be charged for credit availability Loans. The sign must be at least 20"x 20" and the print must be large and bold in order to allow customers to easily read the information. Such sign must be displayed, at eye-level or above, in a conspicuous place and in easy view of all persons who enter the place of business. The following is an example of the required sign:
BEFORE YOU SIGN A CONTRACT TO MAKE A LOAN, BE CERTAIN YOU HAVE READ THE LOAN DOCUMENTS SO YOU UNDERSTAND YOUR OBLIGATIONS AND RIGHTS UNDER THE MISSISSIPPI CREDIT AVAILABILITY ACT ("MCAA")
The following is a list of fees and terms allowable for services that may be offered under the MCAA:
1. Handling Fee: a.Loans up to or totaling not more than $500.00:i. A term of 4 to 6 months to repayii. Substantially equal payments each monthiii. Up to 25% FEE PER MONTH (amortized for the term of the loan)b.Loans totaling $501.00, up to $2500.00:i. A term of 6 to 12 months to repayii. Substantially equal payments each monthiii. Up to 25% FEE PER MONTH (amortized for the term of the loan)2. Origination Fee: You may be charged an Origination Fee (to make your loan) of up to 1% of the amount disbursed or $5.00 (whichever is greater).3. Late Fee: If you are 10 business days LATE in making any scheduled payment you may incur LATE FEES of up to 10% of the amount you owe for that monthly payment. These late fees may be collected after your final scheduled payment. YOU MAY PAY-OFF YOUR LOAN AT ANY TIME - WITHOUT ANY PENALTY.
IF YOU PAY-OFF EARLY YOU MAY INCUR LESS FEES.
YOU HAVE ONE (1) DAY TO REVIEW YOUR LOAN AND RETURN THE LOAN PROCEEDS IF YOU DECIDE TO CANCEL YOUR LOAN. You may still be charged the Origination Fee even if you cancel.
This business is licensed and regulated by the Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance.
If you have any unresolved problem with a transaction at this location, you are entitled to assistance. Please CONTACT:
Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance
P.O. Box 12129, Jackson, MS 39236-2129
Phone 1-800-844-2499 For additional information visit: www.dbcf.ms.gov
Any of the above information that is not currently posted may be posted on a separate sign using the dimensions described above. A Licensee is only required to post fees for the type of services offered.
2. Pamphlet. The above information must be provided in a pamphlet prepared by the DBCF, to any account holder that requests it. The Licensee must add the account information and/or complaint hotline telephone number of the Licensee to the pamphlet. A Licensee without a physical location in this state shall make the information available on its website.5 Miss. Code. R. 3-6-6.19
Miss. Code Ann. §§ 75-67-617 through 75-67-621.