No. The City ordinance does not limit the fees or interest that the payday lender or auto title lender can charge.
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Credit Access Businesses, more commonly known as payday and auto title lenders, operating within the City of Austin must follow certain requirements in how they structure their loans. To see a complete list of the requirements, please visit the Consumer Resources (link) page or see the whole ordinance.
The City of Austin will investigate complaints and will determine if a violation has occurred. If a business violates the ordinance the business may be given an opportunity to correct the noncompliance or the business may be required to pay a fine.by Municipal Court. Violations of the ordinance constitute a Class C Misdemeanor violation.
Businesses that offer payday loans and auto title loans.
The auto title loans and payday loans. A title loan is secured using a clear vehicle title. A payday loan is a cash advance that may be made in exchange for a personal check or authorization to debit a deposit account and the amount of the check or authorized debit, equals the amount of the advance plus a fee.