DISCLOSURE NOTICE
The Federal Truth in Lending Act requires all businesses, including Red Lake County Cooperative Inc, to disclose credit terms to the customers. Your Board of Directors have adopted the following credit policy.
CREDIT POLICY
AN APPROVED CREDIT APPLICATION MUST BE ON FILE FIRST
I. OPEN ACCOUNT
A. Purchases will be billed monthly. B. Billing cycle closing date is the end of each month. C. Itemized statement will be mailed or emailed each Month. D. Payment in full is due by the 20th of each month following the month the item was purchased in. Ex: Patron charges in May statement received in June total amount is due June 20th E. If the account is not paid in full by the end of the month following the billing, the account is past due and will be placed on C.O.D. The past due amount will be assessed 1.5% finance charges (18% A.P.R
II. ACCOUNTS PAST DUE
A. If the balance becomes past due, your charging privileges may be withdrawn unless arrangements are made with our office or if there is an account problem. B. If there is no response or payment made, collection procedures will be initiated. C. Any costs of collections will be added to the delinquent account balance.
III. RED LAKE COUNTY COOP LOCAL CARD
A. Can be used for gas, fuel and C-store purchases at our cardtrol islands in Brooks, Oklee, McIntosh & Red Lake Falls. B. Patron applies, if approved, card is given. C. Credit terms are the same as an open account.
IV. BUDGET PLANS
A. This plan is available for heating accounts. Offering a fixed monthly payment. Payment is based upon your estimated usage over the previous 2 years of service.
V. PROPANE GAS & BULK FUEL
A. Minimum delivery for LP gas is 200 gallons. orders of less than 200 gallons of LP gas will be charged 30 cents a gallon more than the regular Price with minimum of 100 gallons to be delivered. B. Minimum delivery for Bulk Fuel is 125 gallons. orders of less than 125 gallons of Fuel will be charged the current charge price with no discount allowed. C. Accounts that are not authorized to charge must make a payment before the order is placed. Payments may be made in our office, online at rlccoop.com or at the location of delivery. Credit card payments are only accepted online.
VI. AGRONOMY DEPARTMENT
A. Agronomy products and services will be purchased in the following ways: Cash or Credit Approval (up to $10,000), Prepay (locked in specific pricing), Ag credit policy states that all accounts over $10,000 must be paid within 5 days.
VII. NSF CHECKS
A. $30.00 service charge will be assessed on each NSF check. B. We will pursue legal action through the Sherriff's office if the check is not paid. C. If we must, we will pursue a legal remedy through the court and collection systems.
Our credit policy is a benefit and convenience to our qualified patrons. The policy enables us to enhance and protect your equity in the company by reducing our liability and bad debt expense. This policy applies to all patrons, employees, and the Board of Directors. We thank you for your business and support. If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please let us know.
Respectfully, Board of Directors, Red Lake County Cooperative Inc.