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HomeFinancial CodeDiv. 9Ch. 1Art. 4§ 22164 Loan Advertising Rate Disclosure

§ 22164 Loan Advertising Rate Disclosure

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§ 22164 Loan Advertising Rate Disclosure

Key Takeaways

  • •If a company advertises loan rates or costs, they must show them clearly and fully so people understand.
  • •If the advertised rates don't apply to all types of loans they offer, they must say that in the ad.
  • •This rule started on January 1, 2019.

Example

A bank puts up a sign saying 'Loans at 5% interest!' but only gives that rate to people with perfect credit.

The bank must clearly say in the sign that the 5% rate is only for some people, not everyone.

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

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§ 22164 Loan Advertising Rate Disclosure

(a) If any person engaged in the business regulated by this division refers in any advertising to rates of interest, charges, or cost of loans or assessment contracts, the commissioner shall require that the rates, charges, or costs are stated fully and clearly in the manner that he or she deems necessary to give adequate information to prospective borrowers or property owners. If the rates or costs advertised do not apply to loans or assessment contracts of all classes made or negotiated by the person, this fact shall be clearly indicated in the advertisement. (b) This section shall become operative on January 1, 2019. (Repealed (in Sec. 63) and added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 475, Sec. 64. (AB 1284) Effective October 4, 2017. Section operative January 1, 2019, by its own provisions.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

rates of interestchargescost of loansassessment contractsprospective borrowersproperty owners

Related Statutes

  • § 22163 Rate Disclosure Requirements
  • § 18061 Loan Advertising Rate Disclosure
  • § 18055 Loan Advertising Truth Rules
  • § 18056 Industrial Loan Advertising Restrictions
  • § 18057 Industrial Loan Advertising Restrictions

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Financial Code. Section 22164.
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