Consumer Credit Lenders
The consumer credit section of the Missouri Division of Finance is responsible for licensing and regulating various types of consumer finance companies to assure compliance with numerous state and federal laws. As of July 2015, there were approximately 2,900 such companies licensed by the Division of Finance. In addition, the section examines Missouri state-chartered banks, savings and loan companies, and savings banks for compliance. The section also handles complaints and inquiries concerning entities that must comply with consumer protection laws.
Consumer Credit Licensing Information
Companies licensed and examined by the consumer credit section of the Missouri Division of Finance include retail credit institutions, motor vehicle time sales creditors, consumer credit lenders consumer installment lenders, and additional financial service industries as noted below:
Each link below has an overview of that type of license as well as links to licensing and renewal information, laws and regulations, and other information that may be needed or helpful.