Would a personal loan secured by business assets to pay for tuition be subject to Regulation Z?

A personal loan secured by business assets for the purpose of paying tuition falls under Regulation Z because the purpose of the loan is crucial in determining its applicability. Regulation Z covers consumer credit, which includes loans primarily for personal, family, or household purposes.

In this scenario, although the loan is secured by business assets, its intent is to pay for tuition, a personal educational expense. Thus, since the underlying purpose is personal rather than strictly business-oriented, Regulation Z applies. This regulation ensures that consumers are provided with clear and transparent information regarding the cost of credit, which is relevant when the funds are being used for a personal benefit.

Other options address different aspects of Regulation Z or focus on circumstances that either limit its applicability or suggest that the business nature of the collateral itself would exclude the loan from the regulation’s purview. However, in this case, the fundamental reason for seeking the loan—covering tuition—validates its alignment with consumer-driven objectives emphasized by Regulation Z.