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Missouri at a glance: Usury Limit: 10% per year · Governing Law: Mo. Rev. Stat. § 408.020

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Overview

Promissory Notes in Missouri

Missouri sets the legal rate of interest at 9% and the contract rate cap at 10% per year, or the floating rate set by the state director.
Key Facts

Missouri Promissory Note — Quick Reference

RequirementMissouri Rule
Usury Limit10% per year
Governing LawMo. Rev. Stat. § 408.020
Legal Requirements

Missouri Legal Requirements

  • Interest rates must stay at or below 10% per year for personal transactions.
Governing Laws

Missouri Governing Laws

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 408.020
Rate of Interest
Limits interest rates to 10% per year on written contracts.

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

Questions & Answers

Missouri Promissory Note — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the usury limit in Missouri?

The standard limit is 10% per year.