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Usury Savings Clause and Opinions Video

January 30, 2024 (2 min read)

Watch this new video discussing how lenders can minimize the risks posed by usury laws. Usury laws limit the amount of interest lenders can collect on their loans. Penalties for making loans in excess of this amount include the loss of interest payments and, in extreme cases, principal. Unfortunately for lenders, it is not so easy to assess what constitutes interest because it can also include any fees, expenses, and penalties.

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