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Pennsylvania Promissory Note

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Pennsylvania at a glance: Usury Limit: 6% per year (under $50k) · Governing Law: 41 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 201

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Overview

Promissory Notes in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania limits interest rates to 6% per year on loans under $50,000, with exemptions for mortgages and business loans.
Key Facts

Pennsylvania Promissory Note — Quick Reference

RequirementPennsylvania Rule
Usury Limit6% per year (under $50k)
Governing Law41 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 201
Legal Requirements

Pennsylvania Legal Requirements

  • Interest rate cannot exceed 6% unless a specific statutory exemption is met.
Governing Laws

Pennsylvania Governing Laws

41 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 201
Legal Interest Rate
Limits interest rates to 6% per year on written agreements under $50,000.

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

Questions & Answers

Pennsylvania Promissory Note — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the usury limit in Pennsylvania?

The ceiling is 6% per year for small personal loans.