Effective - 28 Aug 2021, 2 histories
365.140. Prepayment of debt under retail installment contract — refund, how computed — proof of payment. — Notwithstanding the provisions of any retail installment contract to the contrary any buyer may prepay in full, whether by payment in cash, extension or renewal, at any time before maturity the debt of any retail installment contract and on so paying the debt shall receive a refund credit thereon for the anticipation of payment. The amount of the refund shall be calculated by the actuarial method. The lender shall retain no more interest than is actually earned whenever a retail installment contract is prepaid. Any insurance rendered unnecessary by reason of prepayment shall be cancelled by the holder and any refund of premiums received by the holder shall be treated in accordance with the provisions of subsection 2 of section 365.080. If a retail installment contract is paid in full, the holder shall provide the buyer proof of payment in full which may be by a letter referencing the contract, which shall include information identifying the contract such as the original loan date, account number or other identifying number or code, or by returning the original contract or a copy thereof that is marked as paid in full by the holder.
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(L. 1963 p. 466 § 13, A.L. 1986 H.B. 1207, A.L. 2002 S.B. 895, A.L. 2021 S.B. 106)
Structure Missouri Revised Statutes
Title XXIV - Business and Financial Institutions
Chapter 365 - Motor Vehicle Time Sales
Section 365.010 - Citation of law.
Section 365.020 - Definitions.
Section 365.030 - Sales finance company, license required — exceptions — application — fee.
Section 365.040 - License denied or suspended — grounds — hearing and review.
Section 365.050 - Director may examine persons, inspect records — complaints of violations.
Section 365.060 - Rules and regulations, procedure — subpoenas, enforced how.
Section 365.070 - Retail installment contracts to be in writing — form, contents.
Section 365.080 - Insurance included in retail installment transactions — restrictions.
Section 365.090 - Transfer of equity in motor vehicle — fee.
Section 365.110 - Blank spaces in contract prohibited — exceptions.
Section 365.120 - Time price differential, computed how.
Section 365.125 - Rates, parties may agree to a rate, restrictions.
Section 365.145 - Default — discrimination, law applicable to retail installment transactions.