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NJ S3694
NJ S3694Clarifies mortgage loans to mean loans made primarily for personal, family, or household purposes.
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Introduced
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
In Committee
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill amends existing law to clarify that mortgage loans are primarily made for personal, family, or household purposes. This bill intends to strengthen clarity in lending laws by confirming that consumer mortgage loans, made primarily for personal, family, or household purposes, are protected from prepayment penalties. The bill also modernizes lending frameworks by allowing prepayment penalty flexibility for commercial mortgage loans, supporting small real estate investors, and promoting economic growth.
AI Summary
This bill clarifies that a "mortgage loan" is defined as a loan primarily intended for personal, family, or household use, secured by real property that includes one to six dwelling units, and where the interest rate exceeds a certain threshold. This amendment aims to provide clearer protections for consumers taking out mortgages for their homes, specifically by ensuring these consumer mortgage loans are shielded from prepayment penalties, which are fees charged when a borrower pays off their loan early. The bill also intends to modernize lending practices by allowing more flexibility with prepayment penalties for commercial mortgage loans, which are loans for business purposes, thereby supporting small real estate investors and fostering economic growth.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee (on 02/24/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S3694 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S4000/3694_I1.HTM |
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