Navigating US Usury Laws: Caps, Exemptions, & Risk
The Essential Guide to Usury Laws Usury laws define the maximum legal interest rate a lender can charge, protecting consumers and businesses from excessively high-cost loans and predatory lending practices. This post explores the state-specific nature of these regulations, major exemptions for financial institutions, and the severe penalties for non-compliance. The concept of usury—lending money […]