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New Jersey Promissory Note PDF

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New Jersey at a glance: Civil Usury Limit: 16% per year · Criminal Usury Limit: 30% per year · Governing Law: N.J. Stat. § 31:1-1

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Overview

Promissory Notes in New Jersey

New Jersey sets the civil usury limit at 16% per year on written agreements. Rates above 30% constitute criminal usury.
Key Facts

New Jersey Promissory Note — Quick Reference

RequirementNew Jersey Rule
Civil Usury Limit16% per year
Criminal Usury Limit30% per year
Governing LawN.J. Stat. § 31:1-1
Legal Requirements

New Jersey Legal Requirements

  • Interest rate must remain below 16% per year for civil loans.
Governing Laws

New Jersey Governing Laws

N.J. Stat. § 31:1-1
Contract Rates
Limits standard written consumer loans to 16% interest.

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

Questions & Answers

New Jersey Promissory Note — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the usury cap in New Jersey?

The civil cap is 16% per year for personal loans.