Military Lending Act Coverage Flowchart

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Flowcharts provide an easy and thorough method to determine if particular regulatory requirements apply to a specific transaction. The Military Lending Act Coverage Flowchart will help financial institutions easily determine if a transaction is covered by the Military Lending Act.

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Flowcharts provide an easy and thorough method to determine if particular regulatory requirements apply to a specific transaction.

Effective on October 3, 2016 the Military Lending Act (MLA) final rule:
1) Extends MLA protections, including the 36 percent Military Annual Percentage Rate (MAPR) cap, to a wider range of credit products, including credit cards.
2) Modifies the MAPR to include fees for credit-related ancillary products sold in connection with the credit transaction, finance charges associated with consumer credit, and certain application and participation fees. Also, for credit cards, the MAPR excludes certain fees if bona fide and reasonable.
3) Provides a safe harbor for creditors ascertaining whether a consumer is covered by the final rule’s protections.
4) Modifies the existing prohibition on rolling over, renewing or refinancing consumer credit. Subjects creditors to civil liability and administrative enforcement for MLA violations.

The Military Lending Act Coverage Flowchart will help financial institutions easily determine if a transaction is covered by the Military Lending Act.