New Military Lending Act Discussed on 'Military Money Interview of the Week'

Orlando, FL, November 1, 2007 – Ken Treat, Senior Vice President for Field Management at H&R Block, the world’s largest tax services company, discusses the impact of new regulations that combat abusive lending practices targeted at military families in the latest “Military Money Interview of the Week” at MilitaryMoney.com.

The law, commonly known as the Military Lending Act, affects payday loans, vehicle title loans and tax refund anticipation loans, and places specific requirements and limitations on loans to “covered borrowers” – that is, service members and their dependents.

“The lender is going to have to ask every person taking out a loan if they are a covered borrower,” said Treat, a former Marine Corps sergeant. “It is very important for a member of the military to . . . answer the question that they are a covered buyer to avoid becoming a victim of predatory lending.”

The “Military Money Interview of the Week” is a weekly webcast that brings important financial and lifestyle information and resources to U.S. military families. To hear the complete interview with H&R Block’s Ken Treat, visit www.militarymoney.com/interviews.

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