The Colorado Uniform Consumer Credit Code (UCCC) is a state law that regulates the terms and conditions of consumer credit in the State of Colorado. It sets maximum rates and charges, requires disclosure of the cost of credit so consumers may shop for the best rates, and provides remedies for consumers on default. The UCCC does not apply to first mortgage residential acquisition and refinance loans except for its sections on disclosures of the cost of credit, certain consumer remedies, and administrative powers. Most other consumer credit transactions such as payday loans, automobile loans, second mortgages, state-issued credit cards, and signature loans are subject to the UCCC.
The Colorado Attorney General’s Office, through the Administrator of the Uniform Consumer Credit Code, investigates complaints about lenders and creditors, licenses non-bank lenders such as finance companies and payday lenders, and takes appropriate disciplinary or legal action when a creditor violates the law. This office cannot give legal advice nor can we represent individual consumers in actions against creditors. Consumers may bring legal action against creditors under the UCCC.
General Information:
To receive information about rulemaking, legislation, and public meetings, please send your request and contact information to uccc@state.co.us.
Laws & Rules:
- Consumer Credit Code, Related Laws, and Rules pdf
- Credit Services Organization Act pdf
- Consumer Equity Protection Act Explanation Chart pdf
Information for Consumers:
Information for Lenders & Creditors:
- Annual Report Composites
- Administrator's Interpretations & Opinions
- Creditor Information & Forms
- Current Fees
- Licensing & Notification Under the Colorado UCCC pdf
Miscellaneous:
- Payday Loan Compliance Information
- Refund Anticipation Loans Information
- Information for Mortgage Companies
- Information for Pawnbrokers
Meetings:
- No meetings are scheduled at this time.
News:
- 10/1/2012 - Attorney General announces 2011 Annual Lending Data Report
- 11/15/2011 - Attorney General announces settlement barring Denver-based credit-repair company from defrauding consumers
- 9/29/2011 - Attorney General announces order requiring regulation of lawsuit-advance loans
- 9/22/2011 - Attorney General releases reports on state’s 2010 subprime lending
- 3/18/2011 - Attorney General announces lawsuit against South Dakota lender making unlicensed loans to Colorado consumers
- 1/31/2011 - Attorney General announces agreement barring tanning chain from misleading consumers during sales process
- 1/10/2011 - Attorney General announces order securing $125,000 in restitution from Texas-based payday lender operating in Colorado
- 12/21/2010 - Attorney General announces countersuit against legal settlement firms alleging violations of Colorado law
- 10/7/2010 - Attorney General releases reports on state's 2009 subprime lending
- 7/7/2010 - Attorney General announces lawsuit against company suspected of using infomercial ‘talk shows’ and seminars to defraud consumers
- 5/18/2010 - Attorney General announces settlement with loan company
- 2/22/2010 - Attorney General announces lawsuit against Denver-based credit-repair company
- 11/5/2009 - Attorney General releases reports on state’s 2008 subprime lending
- 8/10/2009 - Attorney General announces the consumer credit unit’s work during 2008-2009 fiscal year yielded $1.8M in consumer refunds
- 11/3/2008 - Attorney General's Office releases annual lending data
- 10/23/2008 - Operation Clean Sweep targets credit repair companies
- 3/13/2008 - Attorney General Suthers announces payday lending settlement
- 11/6/2007 - Attorney General's Office releases annual lending data
- 9/25/2006 - Attorney General's Office releases annual lending data
- 12/23/2005 - Attorney General Suthers announces $2 million settlement with internet "payday" lender
- 8/23/2005 - Attorney General's Office releases annual lending data
- 7/28/2004 - Consumer Advisory: Attorney General's Office warns consumers about excessive fees on consumer credit transactions
- 11/18/2003 - Payday lender settles disciplinary charges with Attorney General's Office
