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Introduced
01/18/2022
01/18/2022
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/17/2022
02/17/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO LENDING; IMPOSING A CAP ON INTEREST RATES; VOIDING CONTRACTS THAT EXCEED THE INTEREST RATE CAP; 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 imposes a cap on interest rates for the extension of credit at 36% per year, with some exceptions. It voids any contracts that exceed this interest rate cap, except for federally insured depository institutions and government-issued bonds. The bill also lowers the maximum annual percentage rate 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%, with an exception that allows the rate to exceed 36% if the U.S. prime lending rate exceeds 10%. The bill's provisions take effect on July 1, 2022.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Action Postponed Indefinitely (on 01/19/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=78&year=22 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/22%20Regular/bills/house/HB0078.pdf |
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