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A Wisconsin promissory note is a written agreement for the lending of money between a lender and a borrower. The document will relay the terms of the loan, including the principal sum, interest rate, payment schedule, and late penalties (if applicable). The borrower may be required to provide collateral in the form of personal assets to be transferred to the lender should they be unable to repay the loan on time.
In Wisconsin, interest on an unpaid principal balance of a promissory note may be charged daily at 1/360 of the annual rate. However, the use of this calculation must be disclosed in the document to be applicable (§ 138.045).
Types (2)
Secured Promissory Note – An agreement in which the borrower provides collateral as security on the loan.
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Unsecured Promissory Note – Used when the borrower does not provide any collateral.
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Laws
- Interest & Usury Laws: Chapter 138 – Money and Rates of Interest
- Usury Rate with Contract (§ 138.05(1)(a)): 12%
- Usury Rate without Contract (§ 138.04): 5%
- Usury Rate for Loans Under $3000 by Licensees (§ 138.09(7)(bn)(1)): 23%, 6% over the 2-year U.S. treasury note rate, or 6% over the 6-month treasury bill rate, whichever is greater.
- Usury Rate for Loans Over $3000 by Licensees (§ 138.09(7)(bn)(2)): 21%, 6% over the 2-year U.S. treasury note rate, or 6% over the 6-month treasury bill rate, whichever is greater.
- Usury Rate for Payday Loans Before Maturity Date (§ 138.14(10)(a)): No limit
- Usury Rate for Payday Loans After Maturity Date (§ 138.14(10)(a)): 2.75%/month