The impact of socio-economic factors on non-bank consumer loan sector’ progression. Legal analysis of loan institutions’ activity in the light of normative constraints.

Abstract

Consumer lending market, although being commonly associated with banks' offer as a predominant group of entities providing services in such area, applies also to other financial institutions, which legal status does not allow them to be classified into the banking sector. Despite banks' significant role in the financial system, both in terms of deposit guarantee scheme and high service standards, non-banking entities, mainly including loan institutions, are increasingly more important in that matter. The following paper, by providing description of the non-banking sector and groups actively participating in transactions carried out in its area, seeks to sort out statutory premises that determine legality and fairness of the loan institutions. Furthermore, multifaceted approach towards the examined issue realizes the main purpose of the paper, which proper comprehension conduces the development of the awareness over legal relationships created with discussed category of lenders.