No More Delays? California Finalizes Commercial Financing Disclosure Rules – Sets December 9th as Effective Date

Four years after California passed a commercial financing disclosure law, the debate over what the final rules should be has finally ended. On Thursday, the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation’s rules were approved and published. The law is scheduled to take effect on December 9, 2022.

The full text of the rules are available here.

Given the length and complexity, readers are advised to consult with a knowledgeable attorney for the best immediate interpretation of the language and its implications. The rules cover merchant cash advance, factoring, leasing, and various forms of lending.

To read up on the history of this law, you can review our past coverage.