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NM HB149

NM HB149
Installment Loan Changes


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Introduced
01/25/2021
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT RELATING TO FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS; CHANGING THE PERMITTED PERCENTAGE RATES FOR LOANS PURSUANT TO THE NEW MEXICO BANK INSTALLMENT LOAN ACT OF 1959 AND THE NEW MEXICO SMALL LOAN ACT OF 1955; REQUIRING A LICENSE FOR CERTAIN LENDERS; CHANGING CERTAIN REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.

AI Summary

This bill makes several changes to the New Mexico Bank Installment Loan Act of 1959 and the New Mexico Small Loan Act of 1955. Key provisions include: increasing the loan amount limit from $5,000 to $10,000 for loans covered under these acts, lowering the maximum permitted annual percentage rate from 175% to 36% (with some exceptions), requiring lenders other than federally insured depository institutions to be licensed, and changing certain reporting requirements for licensees. The bill also includes severability clauses to protect the validity of the remainder of the acts if any part is held invalid.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

House Commerce and Economic Development Committee (13:30 2/3/2021 Room Zoom) (on 02/03/2021)

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