Types (2)
Secured Promissory Note – Used to record a loan transaction wherein the lender has a security interest in the borrower’s property.
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Unsecured Promissory Note – Used to verify that the borrower understands their obligations in non-collateralized loan agreements.
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Laws
- Interest & Usury Laws: Title 4, Chapter 57
- Usury Rate (§ 4-57-104): Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 89 sets the maximum lawful interest rate at 17%.
- Usury Rate Without Contract (§ 4-57-101(d)): 6%
- Usury Rate for Judgments (§ 16-65-114(a)(2)): 17% (Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 89).
- Usury Rate for Policy (Life Insurance) Loan (§ 23-81-109(c)(1)): 8% or an adjustable maximum interest rate subject to usury limitation.