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Sources of Credit Law in the United States

On both the federal and state levels, several different acts make up the body of law governing consumer credit transactions. This section of our website explains the basic parameters of some of the most significant pieces of legislation in the consumer credit field. You can also find tips here for challenging errors in your credit report and for spotting and avoiding credit repair scams.

Federal Legislation

State Legislation

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