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Maryland Loan Agreement

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Maryland at a glance: Usury Cap (Unsecured): 8% per year (Md. Code Com. Law § 12-102) · Usury Cap (Secured by Home): Capped based on mortgage index · Governing Law: Maryland Commercial Law

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Overview

Loan Agreements in Maryland

Maryland caps interest rates on unsecured personal loans at 8% per year under Maryland Code Commercial Law Section 12-102.
Key Facts

Maryland Loan Agreement — Quick Reference

RequirementMaryland Rule
Usury Cap (Unsecured)8% per year (Md. Code Com. Law § 12-102)
Usury Cap (Secured by Home)Capped based on mortgage index
Governing LawMaryland Commercial Law
Legal Requirements

Maryland Legal Requirements

  • Interest rates must not exceed 8% per annum for unsecured personal loans.
Governing Laws

Maryland Governing Laws

Md. Code Com. Law § 12-102
Legal Rate of Interest
Governs legal interest rates.

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

Questions & Answers

Maryland Loan Agreement — Frequently Asked Questions

Are business loans exempt from Maryland's 8% usury limit?

Yes, commercial transactions are exempt.