Consumer Finance

Consumer Finance law can be a complex maze of federal and state regulatory and compliance requirements. Reinhart’s Consumer Finance Team is an experienced group committed to helping clients manage their regulatory obligations and successfully implement their business strategies.

We have solutions for any stage of business. Some clients are just entering the finance world, others are expanding, some are concerned that their consumer lending forms and procedures are exposing them to risk, and others are challenged by keeping up with state and federal consumer lending regulations. Regardless of where your finance business sits on that continuum, our team provides the peace of mind you need to move business forward.

We have worked with clients on financial and business strategies from growth capital to sale (exit) or recapitalization. We help clients through complex financing alternatives and to help them execute on a growth plan.

Our attorneys assist finance companies and lenders with licensing and certification, development of sound credit policies and procedures, compliance with consumer laws, due diligence, contractual agreements and accounts receivable management. Services include:

• Compliance – We aid in developing policies and procedures, manuals, documents and other tools to comply with security, privacy and accounts receivable management requirements. We also review credit documents and compliance programs for compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.
• Consumer Contracts & Loan Agreements – We help with drafting or customizing all credit-related documents such as credit applications, retail installment contracts, cancellation notices, loan agreements, privacy notices, right to cure notices, billing statements and identity theft documents.
• Licensing – We assist in licensing finance companies in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. From determining what type of licensing is needed, to the related application process, we have the experience to make things happen.
• Financing the Finance Companies – We assist finance companies and lenders to these companies, in establishing lines of credit, receivables sales programs and securitization facilities.
• Due Diligence – We also provide due diligence support to acquisition groups and lenders who fund finance companies. Collateral or equity position depends on proper certification, holding the necessary licenses and having documents and procedures that comply with the many applicable laws and regulations.

Our attorneys regularly assist clients in the following areas: