Do I have to keep paying on a payday loan if its illegal in my state?
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Do I have to keep paying on a payday loan if its illegal in my state?
Asked on February 23, 2012 under Bankruptcy Law, Pennsylvania
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Good question. Different states have different laws with respect to a person's obligation to make payments on a payday loan that is illegal in a given state. To ascertain what your rights are with respect to the payday loan you are writing about, I suggest that you consult with an attorney who practices in the area of consumer law to assist you with giving you a concrete answer to your question with respect to the state you live in.
Some states hold that where there is an illegal payday loan, the borrower has to pay back the money lent but at no interest.
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