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Arkansas Promissory Note

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Arkansas at a glance: Usury Limit: 17% per year · Governing Law: Ark. Const. Art. 19 § 13

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Overview

Promissory Notes in Arkansas

Arkansas has a constitutional usury limit. Under Article 19, Section 13 of the Arkansas Constitution, the maximum rate of interest on any consumer loan cannot exceed 17% per year.
Key Facts

Arkansas Promissory Note — Quick Reference

RequirementArkansas Rule
Usury Limit17% per year
Governing LawArk. Const. Art. 19 § 13
Legal Requirements

Arkansas Legal Requirements

  • The contract interest rate cannot exceed 17% per year under any circumstances.
Governing Laws

Arkansas Governing Laws

Ark. Const. Art. 19 § 13
Usury Limit
Constitutional amendment capping interest rates at 17% per year.

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

Questions & Answers

Arkansas Promissory Note — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum interest rate in Arkansas?

The maximum legal interest rate is 17% per year. Rates exceeding this are constitutionally void.