Does the Military Lending Act apply to overdrafts?
When I look at the definition of a “Consumer Credit” (232.3(f)(1)) it mentions “payable by a written agreement in more than four installments.” I don’t believe most institutions have such agreements when it comes to day-to-day overdrafts. We don’t specify in any kind of agreement that consumer must pay their overdrafts back in four or more installments.
However, would an overdraft fee be considered a finance charge?
In talking to some other bankers there appears to be a lack of conscious as to if MLA applies to overdrafts and I would like your take on it.
Thank you!