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Michigan Promissory Note

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Michigan at a glance: Usury Limit: 7% per year · Governing Law: Mich. Comp. Laws § 438.31

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Overview

Promissory Notes in Michigan

Michigan sets the default legal rate of interest at 5% and the maximum contract rate at 7% per year, with numerous exemptions for mortgages and financial institutions.
Key Facts

Michigan Promissory Note — Quick Reference

RequirementMichigan Rule
Usury Limit7% per year
Governing LawMich. Comp. Laws § 438.31
Legal Requirements

Michigan Legal Requirements

  • Interest rates must remain at or below 7% per year for standard consumer loans.
Governing Laws

Michigan Governing Laws

Mich. Comp. Laws § 438.31
Legal Rate of Interest
Limits interest rates on written contracts to 7% per year.

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

Questions & Answers

Michigan Promissory Note — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the usury limit in Michigan?

The maximum rate for personal written loans is 7% per year.