Definitionsįor purposes of this subchapter, the following definitions apply: (1) Consumer This subchapter known as the "Credit Repair Organizations Act", see Short Title note set out under section 1601 of this title. 3009–462, provided that: "This title shall apply after the end of the 6-month period beginning on the date of the enactment of the Credit Repair Organizations Act, except with respect to contracts entered into by a credit repair organization before the end of such period." Short Title Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries Effective Date
31, 1972, and was to cease to exist thereafter. The Commission was to submit a final report by Dec. 382, which was set out as a note under section 1601 of this title, established a bipartisan National Commission on Consumer Finance to study the functioning and structure of the consumer finance industry as well as consumer credit transactions generally. (2) to protect the public from unfair or deceptive advertising and business practices by credit repair organizations. (1) to ensure that prospective buyers of the services of credit repair organizations are provided with the information necessary to make an informed decision regarding the purchase of such services and
(2) Certain advertising and business practices of some companies engaged in the business of credit repair services have worked a financial hardship upon consumers, particularly those of limited economic means and who are inexperienced in credit matters. As a result, consumers who have experienced credit problems may seek assistance from credit repair organizations which offer to improve the credit standing of such consumers. (1) Consumers have a vital interest in establishing and maintaining their credit worthiness and credit standing in order to obtain and use credit. The Congress makes the following findings: From Title 15-COMMERCE AND TRADE CHAPTER 41-CONSUMER CREDIT PROTECTION SUBCHAPTER II–A-CREDIT REPAIR ORGANIZATIONS §1679.
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