Loans

Self Help Legal Information

• Borrower Beware: The High Cost of Payday and Auto Title Lenders, Pawnbrokers and Rent-To-Own Stores

  This fact sheet describes the high cost of different kinds of small loans - payday loans, pawning your car's title, and renting-to-own a TV, stereo, furniture or appliances. (You must have a PDF reader on your computer to open this document. To get Adobe’s PDF Reader, click on the Get Adobe Reader icon to download.) Content Detail

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  National Consumer Law Center

• Buying a Used Car? Facts for Consumers

  Before you start shopping for a car, do some homework. This site covers payment options, dealer sales, warranties, service contracts, private sales, and more. Also in Spanish/Español Read More

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  U.S. Federal Trade Commission

• Co-signing a Loan - Facts for Consumers

  What would you do if a friend or relative asked you to cosign a loan? Before you answer, make sure you understand what cosigning involves. Under federal law, creditors are required to give you a notice that explains your obligations. This site includes that notice and other information. Content Detail

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  U.S. Federal Trade Commission

• Credit Cards and Consumer Loans

  Website containing information about many consumer issues, including advance-fee loans; home equity loans and common home equity scams; co-signing a loan; payday loans; and more. Content Detail

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  U.S. Federal Trade Commission

• Dealing with Debt Collection Harrassment

  If you are being harrassed by debt collectors, you should consider taking one or more of the eight steps in this brochure. Also in Spanish/Español (You must have a PDF reader on your computer to open this document. To get Adobe’s PDF Reader, click on the Get Adobe Reader icon to download.) Read More

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  National Consumer Law Center

• Student Aid on the Web

  This website has information about student loans, including how to apply, what types of loans are available, and information about repaying your loan. Also in Spanish/Español Read More

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  U.S. Department of Education Federal Student Aid