Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 11, June 11, 2024
Section 12.2.4.12 - BELOW MARKET FINANCE CHARGEA. If dealer participation in "buying down" an interest rate may affect the final price of the vehicle, it is an unfair or deceptive trade practice for a dealer to fail to clearly and conspicuously disclose that fact in any advertisement offering the interest rate.B. It is an unfair or deceptive trade practice for a dealer to advertise below market financing rates unless the advertisement clearly and conspicuously discloses all the terms which must be met in order to qualify for that advertised rate. Examples are large down payments, hidden finance charges, unusual terms of the loan or higher selling prices.5-1-98; Recompiled 10/15/01