{"code":"FIN","codeName":"Financial Code","section":"18010","citation":"Fin. Code, § 18010","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 7. INDUSTRIAL LOAN COMPANIES [18000. - 18707.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/financial-code/division-7"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [18000. - 18063.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/financial-code/division-7/chapter-1"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Definitions [18000. - 18019.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/financial-code/division-7/chapter-1/article-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1979, Ch. 270.","effective":null,"html":"<p>“Principal balance”, and “face amount” as used in this division, means the unpaid balance of a loan or other obligation.</p>","text":"“Principal balance”, and “face amount” as used in this division, means the unpaid balance of a loan or other obligation.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/financial-code/definitions-18010","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}