An Act amending the act of January 30, 1974 (P.L.13, No.6), referred to as the Loan Interest and Protection Law, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in protective provisions, providing for truth in lending.
HB 639 amends Pennsylvania's 1974 Loan Interest and Protection Law to require lenders to provide clear, upfront disclosures to small businesses about commercial loan terms. It defines "small business" as a company with fewer than 500 employees and "provider" as lenders or nondepository institutions arranging loans via online platforms. The bill mandates that providers disclose six specific details before finalizing a loan, including total funds, total cost, payment schedule, prepayment policies, and the annualized interest rate. These disclosures must be signed by the small business's agent. The law takes effect 60 days after enactment.
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Introduction
Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 20, 2025
Last action Feb 20, 2025
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Feb 20, 2025
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Referred to Commerce
lower
1 primary · 12 co-sponsors
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State
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Kristine Howard
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Waxman
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Pielli
DDemocratic
Co
Ed Neilson
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Ciresi
DDemocratic
Co
JG
José Giral
DDemocratic
Co
Justin Fleming
DDemocratic
Co
Maureen Madden
DDemocratic
Co
Missy Cerrato
DDemocratic
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