usury laws
Lending rate caps
Usury laws are regulations that limit how much interest lenders can charge on loans.
These laws set maximum rates to protect borrowers from exploitative lending practices.
The caps vary by jurisdiction and loan type—credit cards, mortgages, and payday loans often face different limits.
The company was prosecuted for violating state usury laws.
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- personal loansUnsecured funds lent to individuals
- mortgagesLoans secured by property
- interest ratesPrice paid for borrowing
- interest rate capsMaximum permissible lending charges
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