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NM HB99

NM HB99
Small Loan Act Max Annual Percentage Rate


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Introduced
01/19/2021
In Committee
02/04/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT RELATING TO FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS; LOWERING THE MAXIMUM ANNUAL PERCENTAGE RATE FOR LOANS PURSUANT TO THE NEW MEXICO BANK INSTALLMENT LOAN ACT OF 1959 AND THE NEW MEXICO SMALL LOAN ACT OF 1955.

AI Summary

This bill lowers the maximum annual percentage rate (APR) for loans made under the New Mexico Bank Installment Loan Act of 1959 and the New Mexico Small Loan Act of 1955 from 175% to 36%. It also adds several other restrictions, such as requiring a minimum loan term of 120 days (except for refund anticipation loans) and a minimum of four substantially equal installment payments. The bill applies to loans executed on or after July 1, 2021 and takes effect on that date.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

HCPAC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation (on 02/04/2021)

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