THIS VIETNAM VET, 91, TOOK OUT A $900 LOAN ONLINE ONLY TO FIND OUT IT WAS SET AT A SHOCKING 682% INTEREST RATE
βοΈ A 91-year-old veteran took out a $900 loan from a Montana-based lender, unaware that it had an interest rate of 682%, leaving him with $2,646.69 in interest costs.
π Tribal loans are not subject to state usury laws and can charge extremely high interest rates.
π Some states have taken steps to eliminate tribal loans, including Connecticut, Arkansas, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia.
π Minnesota's Attorney General has filed suit against entities offering tribal loans and has successfully stopped lending practices.
π Borrowers should independently research the lender, view aggressive sales efforts as a red flag, and insist on reviewing written loan terms before agreeing to borrow.
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