Applying for Credit
Credit allows you to buy and use goods and services now, and pay for them later. For example, credit lets you use a car or a washing machine before (and, usually, long after) you have fully paid for its services. The law affords you many protections throughout the credit process.
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What is the Truth in Lending Act?
How does knowing the Annual Percentage Rate help?
What other laws protect consumers?
When I apply for credit, may a credit grantor ask my age?
Does my gender or marital status affect whether I am worthy of credit?
May married people open credit accounts that are not also in their spouses' names?
If my marital status changes, may a credit grantor force me to reapply for credit?
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