No rate cap and a $1,000 limit mean lenders can approve bad-credit applicants without a strict score cutoff.
What Idaho's Rules Mean for a Bad-Credit Applicant
Idaho allows up to $1,000 in outstanding principal with no state-imposed rate cap, giving lenders flexibility to approve based on income rather than a fixed credit-score cutoff.
What Actually Gets Checked
A proposed 36% cap (SB 1285) remains under legislative debate — if it passes, expect underwriting to lean more on credit history like it has elsewhere.
| Factor | Rule |
|---|---|
| Maximum advance | $1,000 |
| Credit-score cutoff | None |
Verify current rules with the Idaho Department of Finance before applying with any lender — this summary is for general information only, not legal advice.
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