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Florida Loan Agreement

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Florida at a glance: Usury Cap (Under $500k): 18% per year (Fla. Stat. § 687.02) · Criminal Usury Limit: Over 25% per year (Fla. Stat. § 687.071) · Governing Law: Florida Statutes Chapter 687

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Overview

Loan Agreements in Florida

Florida loan agreements must comply with Florida Statutes Chapter 687. The general usury limit on loans under $500,000 is 18% per annum (Fla. Stat. § 687.02). Charging an interest rate above 25% is considered criminal usury (loansharking) and is a misdemeanor or felony.
Key Facts

Florida Loan Agreement — Quick Reference

RequirementFlorida Rule
Usury Cap (Under $500k)18% per year (Fla. Stat. § 687.02)
Criminal Usury LimitOver 25% per year (Fla. Stat. § 687.071)
Governing LawFlorida Statutes Chapter 687
Legal Requirements

Florida Legal Requirements

  • Interest rate must not exceed 18% per annum.
  • Lenders must clearly state all payment schedules and late fees.
Governing Laws

Florida Governing Laws

Fla. Stat. § 687.02
Usurious Contracts Defined
Caps standard interest rates at 18% per year.
Fla. Stat. § 687.071
Criminal Usury
Bans interest rates exceeding 25%.

Read the full text of these laws at Cornell Law School's Florida legal resources or your state legislature's official website.

Questions & Answers

Florida Loan Agreement — Frequently Asked Questions

What are the civil penalties for usury in Florida?

A usurious lender forfeits the right to collect any interest on the loan, and must refund any interest already paid.