As part of their lending activity, sociétés de tiers-financement are subject to the following obligations:
1° Include energy-efficiency home loans in their statutory purpose, in accordance with the authorisation given to them, pursuant to article R. 518-70;
2° Set up an internal control system for their lending activity, which must include rules for selecting and monitoring risks, separation of decision-making and control functions, signature by a duly authorised person for the granting of loans, appointment of a person responsible for internal control and indicators for monitoring the results of the activity, in accordance with the conditions set by order of the Minister responsible for the economy;
3° Adopt rules and procedures designed to ensure that the interests of its customers are respected, particularly with regard to the applicable provisions of the Consumer Code and articles 26-4 to 26-8 of the aforementioned law no. 65-557 of 10 July 1965;
4° Have their annual accounts certified by a statutory auditor.