Texas Finance Code 348.009 – Federal Disclosure Requirements Applicable
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(a) The disclosure requirements of Regulation Z (12 C.F.R. Parts 226 and 1026) adopted under the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. § 1601 et seq.) and specifically 12 C.F.R. Sections 226.18(f) and 1026.18(f), regarding variable rate disclosures, apply according to their terms to retail installment transactions.
(b) If a disclosure requirement of this chapter and one of a federal law, including a regulation or an interpretation of law, are inconsistent or conflict, federal law controls and the inconsistent or conflicting disclosures required by this chapter need not be given.
Terms Used In Texas Finance Code 348.009
- Truth in Lending Act: The Truth in Lending Act is a federal law that requires lenders to provide standardized information so that borrowers can compare loan terms. In general, lenders must provide information on Source: OCC
- Variable Rate: Having a "variable" rate means that the APR changes from time to time based on fluctuations in an external rate, normally the Prime Rate. This external rate is known as the "index." If the index changes, the variable rate normally changes. Also see Fixed Rate.