How to Verify a Licensed Lender With the California DFPI
A two-minute license check can save you from an illegal or fraudulent lender.
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Clear, sourced answers on borrowing in California — state rules, real costs, and safer alternatives.
Everything here is written for Fresno residents and checked against official California sources. Use the topics below to find loan laws, worked cost examples, and alternatives to high-cost borrowing.
A two-minute license check can save you from an illegal or fraudulent lender.