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HomeFinancial CodeDiv. 9Ch. 1Art. 4§ 22163 Rate Disclosure Requirements

§ 22163 Rate Disclosure Requirements

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§ 22163 Rate Disclosure Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •If a company tells you how much they charge for a loan, they must say it in a way that is easy to understand.
  • •The company can't hide fees or make the costs confusing.
  • •This rule started on January 1, 2019.

Example

You want to take out a loan to buy a house, and the bank gives you a paper with lots of numbers and tiny words.

The bank must explain the costs in a simple and clear way so you know exactly how much you'll pay. They can't trick you with confusing words or hidden fees.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 22163 Rate Disclosure Requirements

(a) The commissioner may require that rates of charge, if stated by a licensee, be stated fully and clearly in the manner that the commissioner deems necessary to prevent misunderstanding by prospective borrowers or property owners. (b) This section shall become operative on January 1, 2019. (Repealed (in Sec. 61) and added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 475, Sec. 62. (AB 1284) Effective October 4, 2017. Section operative January 1, 2019, by its own provisions.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

rates of chargelicenseeprospective borrowersproperty ownerscommissioner

Related Statutes

  • § 18061 Loan Advertising Rate Disclosure
  • § 22154 Pace Program Office Restrictions
  • § 22164 Loan Advertising Rate Disclosure
  • § 22165 Advertising Approval Requirements
  • § 159 Licensee Confidential Information

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Financial Code. Section 22163.
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