2020 New Jersey Revised Statutes
Title 17 - Corporations and Institutions for Finance and Insurance
Section 17:16BB-5 - Contents of GAP waiver agreement.
17:16BB-5 Contents of GAP waiver agreement.
5. A GAP waiver agreement shall disclose, as applicable, in writing and in clear, understandable language that is easy to read, the following:
a. The name and address of the initial creditor and the borrower at the time of sale, and the identity of any administrator if different from the creditor.
b. The purchase price and the terms of the GAP waiver, including without limitation, the requirements for protection, conditions, or exclusions associated with the GAP waiver.
c. That the borrower may cancel the GAP waiver at any time. If cancelled within the free look period as specified in the waiver, the borrower shall be entitled to a full refund of the purchase price, so long as no benefits have been provided; or if benefits have been provided, the borrower may receive a full or partial refund pursuant to the terms of the waiver. If cancelled after the free look period and no benefits have been provided, the borrower shall receive a pro rata refund less a cancellation fee no greater than $50, in accordance with the terms of the waiver.
d. The procedure the borrower shall follow, if any, to obtain GAP waiver benefits under the terms and conditions of the waiver, including a telephone number and address where the borrower may apply for waiver benefits.
e. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2019, c.181)
f. The procedures for cancelling the GAP waiver agreement and receiving any refund due pursuant to section 6 of P.L.2017, c.82 (C.17:16BB-6).
g. The methodology for calculating any refund of the unearned purchase price of the GAP waiver due in the event of cancellation of the GAP waiver or early termination of the finance agreement.
h. That neither the extension of credit, the terms of the credit, nor the terms of the related motor vehicle sale or lease, may be conditioned upon the purchase of the GAP waiver.
L.2017, c.82, s.5; amended 2019, c.181, s.1.
