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Texas Loan Agreement PDF

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Texas at a glance: Usury Cap: 18% per year (Tex. Fin. Code § 303.009) · Usury Penalty: Three times excess interest + attorney fees · Governing Law: Texas Finance Code

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Overview

Loan Agreements in Texas

Texas loan agreements are governed by the Texas Finance Code. The default interest cap on written contracts is 18% per year (Tex. Fin. Code § 303.009). Lenders charging interest rates higher than the statutory cap face severe usury penalties, including forfeiture of all interest and three times the usurious interest charged.
Key Facts

Texas Loan Agreement — Quick Reference

RequirementTexas Rule
Usury Cap18% per year (Tex. Fin. Code § 303.009)
Usury PenaltyThree times excess interest + attorney fees
Governing LawTexas Finance Code
Legal Requirements

Texas Legal Requirements

  • Interest rates must not exceed the statutory 18% cap.
  • Agreement must be in writing to charge any interest rate above 6%.
Governing Laws

Texas Governing Laws

Tex. Fin. Code § 303.009
Maximum Rates
Defines the 18% usury interest limit on written contracts.

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

Questions & Answers

Texas Loan Agreement — Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if no interest rate is written in a Texas contract?

Under Finance Code § 302.002, if no interest rate is agreed upon, the default rate is capped at 6% per year.