Fed Increases Reg Z and Reg M Dollar Thresholds

On June 13, the Fed amended Regulation Z, which implements the Truth in Lending Act, and Regulation M, which implements the Consumer Leasing Act, by increasing the dollar threshold for exempt consumer credit and lease transactions under both regulations from $50,000 to $51,800. These adjustments will be effective on January 1, 2012. Fed Release. Regulation Z Amendment. Regulation M Amendment.