• An illegal loan is a loan that does not meet the standards of existing lending laws.

  • Loans that have excessively high interest rates or exceed the legal limit are considered illegal loans.
  • Illegal loans are also those that do not reveal the real value or the relevant terms of the loan.
  • The Truth in Lending Act (TILA) is a federal law designed to protect consumers in their dealings with creditors and lenders.
  • Usury laws govern the amount of interest that may be charged on a loan and are set by each state.