Alabama Interest Rate & Usury Laws

SUMMARY: Alabama Maximum Interest Rate

  • 6% annually for loans that are undocumented
  • 8% annually for documented loans

Alabama Code

 

From Section 8-8-1: MAXIMUM RATE OF INTEREST – GENERALLY

 

Except as otherwise provided by law, the maximum rate of interest upon the loan or forbearance of money, goods, or things in action, except by written contract is $6 upon $100 for one year, and the rate of interest by written contract is not to exceed $8 upon $100 for one year and at that rate for a greater or less sum or for a longer or shorter time.

 

(Code 1852, §1519; Code 1867, §1827; Code 1876, §2088; Code 1886, §1750; Code 1896, §2626; Code 1907, §4619; Code 1923, §8563; Acts 1935, No. 37, p. 69; Code 1940, T. 9, §60.)

 

Disclaimer

This information may or may not be the full scope of Alabama’s interest and usury laws.  Many States may, from time to time, adjust their statutes pertaining to allowable interest and usury rates as well as exceptions.  Be sure to review the Alabama Interest & Usury statute in its entirety and consult with a relevant attorney if you have any specific questions.

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