CONSUMER CREDIT/REVOLVING CREDIT CHARGES.

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View NCGA Bill Details2017-2018 Session
Senate Bill 574 (Public) Filed Thursday, March 30, 2017
AN ACT TO MODERNIZE NORTH CAROLINA'S REVOLVING CREDIT CHARGES IN ORDER TO LEVEL THE PLAYING FIELD WITH OUT-OF-STATE BUSINESSES.
Intro. by Gunn.

Status: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (Senate Action) (Apr 3 2017)

Bill History:

S 574

Bill Summaries:

  • Summary date: Mar 31 2017 - View Summary

    Amends GS 24-11 to increase the allowable interest charges from one and one-half percent to one and five-sixths percent per month on the extension of credit under an open‑end credit or similar plan where a service charge cannot be imposed if the account is paid in full within 25 days from the billing date, but upon which an annual charge of up to $24 is allowed. Also increases the allowable monthly rate for interest and service charges from one and one-half percent to one and five-sixths percent per month on revolving credit loans if it is agreed to in writing by the borrower. Increases the amount of the late fee that a lender may charge on accounts having an outstanding balance of $100 or more, from $10 to $25.