It Is Against the Law to Charge a Higher Interest

question 61

True/False

It is against the law to charge a higher interest rate to individuals with poor credit.

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Definitions:

Electronic Fund Transfer Act

A law that protects consumers when they transfer funds electronically, including ATM transfers, direct deposits, and debit card transactions.

Transactions

Refers to the act of buying, selling, or exchanging goods, services, or financial assets.

Depositary Bank

The first bank to which an item is transferred for collection; the depositary bank may also be the payor bank.

Collection

The process of pursuing payments of debts owed by individuals or businesses, often conducted by creditors or agencies specialized in debt recovery.