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HomeFinancial CodeDiv. 9Ch. 4Art. 2§ 22750 Void Loan Contracts

§ 22750 Void Loan Contracts

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§ 22750 Void Loan Contracts

Key Takeaways

  • •If a lender charges you more money than the law allows, the loan agreement is canceled.
  • •You don’t have to pay back the loan or any extra fees if the lender breaks these rules on purpose.
  • •This applies to anyone making or collecting loans, even if they don’t have a license.

Example

You take out a $1,000 loan, and the lender charges you $500 in fees when the law only allows $100.

Because the lender charged way more than allowed, the loan is canceled. You don’t have to pay back the $1,000 or the $500 fee.

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

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§ 22750 Void Loan Contracts

(a) If any amount other than, or in excess of, the charges permitted by this division is willfully charged, contracted for, or received, the contract of loan is void, and no person has any right to collect or receive any principal, charges, or recompense in connection with the transaction. (b) If any provision of this division is willfully violated in the making or collection of a loan, whether by a licensee or by an unlicensed person subject to this division, the contract of loan is void, and no person has any right to collect or receive any principal, charges, or recompense in connection with the transaction. (Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 467, Sec. 3. (SB 318) Effective January 1, 2014.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 23061 Deferred Deposit Overcharge Penalties
  • § 23060 Payday Loan Penalty Rules
  • § 23062 Deferred Deposit Violation Penalties
  • § 22755 Mortgage Originator Fraud Prohibitions
  • § 100001 Debt Collection Licensing Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Financial Code. Section 22750.
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