For businesses that provide short-term, high-interest, or deferred presentment loans to borrowers, either directly or as a broker, a payday lender bond is a requirement to get licensed. Typically regulated by state entities, the bond acts as a guarantee that the lender will act in compliance with the laws applicable to their state-specific license.
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The price of the bond is typically a small percentage of the bond limit, which varies by state depending on who is requiring the bond. Generally, the limit is determined by the loan volume the business issues, the number of locations, or the total amount of revenue generated. Below is a chart of the Illinois Payday Loan bond limits, determined by the number of locations the business operates.
| Number of Locations | Limit |
|---|---|
| 1 | $50,000 |
| 2 | $100,000 |
| 3 | $150,000 |
| 10+ | $500,000 |
For each additional location, the limit increases by $50,000, not to exceed $500,000 after ten or more locations.
Payday lender bonds are for business that provide short-term loans designed to be paid back quickly. These typically have fast approval, regardless of the applicant's credit or financial situation, and are designed to be paid back quickly with high interest rates. Because of the riskier nature of these loans, there is opportunity for financial damage to the customer by the lender. In order to avoid claims on this bond, its important to understand your state specific regulations. Below is a list of example activities that could potentially lead to a claim on this bond.
The purpose of the bond is to protect the customer from fraudulent or dishonest activity by the lender. Should any of this occur, the bond is in place to potentially cover these financial damages to the borrower.
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To get started, select the "Quote" button above, or you're more than welcome to give us a call at (855) 296-2663 and one of our Jet team members can walk you through the application process.
Once you have selected your bond, some general information is required, such as your contact details and some information about your business. Make sure you are inputting correct information as your surety bond must contain the same details as your license in order to be appropriately filed with your state regulator.
As soon as you submit your application, you should receive an online quote instantly. After you receive your approved rate options, all that's left to do is choose the best payment option for you (i.e. monthly, annual, or multi-year) and complete your bond purchase. You'll then receive a copy of your receipt and bond form as soon as the last step is fulfilled.
In addition, Jet can take care of filing your bond for you at no extra cost. However, state regulators will occasionally require you to mail in the original signed bond form along with your license application, especially if this is an initial license application. If this is the case, our team can mail the bond straight to you, and if it's urgent, Jet offers next-day shipping for a small fee.