Tennessee Credit Services Business Bond

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Why is a Tennessee Credit Services Business Bond Required?

The Credit Services Business Surety Bond is required pursuant to the Tennessee Code Annotated 47-18-1011 for credit services businesses in the bond form as approved by the Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs. The purpose of the credit services surety bond is to provide protection to customers or credit services businesses and ensure the bonded principal faithfully and honestly fulfills all of its obligations to customers in accordance with provisions and agreements. Further, the surety bond provides a limited guarantee that the bonded principal does not financially damage or injure any person by breech of any obligation arising from a contract.

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Tennessee License Details and Regulations Credit Services Business

1. This surety bond is required is required in accordance with Tennessee Code Annotated § 47-18-1011 and must be issued by a corporate surety authorized to do business in Tennessee in a bond amount of not less than $100,000.00.
2. The bond must be maintained in force for two years following the date which the credit services business ceases to conduct business in Tennessee.
3. A separate surety bond must be furnished for each location conducting business in this state with the name and address of the credit services business location to which the bond applies.
4. Prior to the expiration of a bond, a new bond must be filed with the Department.
5. Each bond must be accompanied by a filing fee and a registration form as prescribed by the Commissioner.