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A concrete example


In relation to consumer loans, European norms have set down minimum laws, and for this reason, each state has established specific legislation which creates non uniform regulation which is, at times, discordant within the European Union.

The diversity of national rights creates confusion. Nevertheless, to obtain a loan, consumers(and especially when they are in a position of weakness) need to know all the aspects and conditions of the operation and can thus decide with prior knowledge.

It is necessary to take into account the fact that a consumer loan is a very important operation, it involves a lot of money and carries with it future financial consequences for the family.

Comisión EuropeaEscuela Europea de ConsumidoresGobierno de CantabriaMAG (Estudios de Consumo) S.L.IFAVConsomation et Logement Cadre de VieAssociation d'avocats

 


There is a lack of co-ordinating laws on consumer credits

Differences depending on the purpose of the credit that is required

Problems caused by the language, discrimination or unscrupulous people


 

Moreover, it is necessary to have reliable information, because a loan for the purchase of a car is not the same as that for the purchase of a television or a holiday.

The product to be acquired and its durability are related to the characteristics of the loan and the ensuing contractual obligations.

Emigrants have to add to the difficulty of lack of sound knowledge in such matters, linguistic deficiencies, the sometimes discriminatory attention, and the existence of pirate companies.