Types (2)
Secured Promissory Note – A financial agreement for a loan with collateral provided as security on repayment.
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Unsecured Promissory Note – A loan without any collateral provided by the borrower.
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Laws
- Interest & Usury Laws: Chapter 4 – Interest
- Usury Rate (§ 41a(a)): 12%
- Usury Rate for Credit Cards (§ 41a(b)(3)): As agreed upon by lender and borrower.
- Usury Rate for Loans with Vehicle as Collateral (§ 41a(b)(4)):
- If vehicle is current or previous model year – 18%
- If vehicle is older than current or previous model year – 20%
- Usury Rate for Installment Loans (§ 41a(b)(5)): Interest will be calculated at 24% for the first $1000 lent and 12% for any amount in excess of $1000 or 18% annual percentage rate (APR) on the total balance, whichever is lesser.
- Usury Rate for Loans Secured by Subordinate Lien (§ 41a(b)(7)): 18%