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North Carolina Promissory Note

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North Carolina at a glance: Usury Limit: 8% per year (standard) · Governing Law: N.C. Gen. Stat. § 24-1.1

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Overview

Promissory Notes in North Carolina

North Carolina limits interest rates to 8% per year, or a floating ceiling based on treasury bills for loans under $25,000.
Key Facts

North Carolina Promissory Note — Quick Reference

RequirementNorth Carolina Rule
Usury Limit8% per year (standard)
Governing LawN.C. Gen. Stat. § 24-1.1
Legal Requirements

North Carolina Legal Requirements

  • Standard consumer loans must stay under the 8% annual limit.
Governing Laws

North Carolina Governing Laws

N.C. Gen. Stat. § 24-1.1
Contract Interest Rates
Limits standard written consumer loans to 8% interest.

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

Questions & Answers

North Carolina Promissory Note — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum interest in North Carolina?

The maximum interest rate is 8% per year for standard consumer loans.