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§ 4-57-101. Calculation of interest — Definition

(a) Whenever in any statute, deed, written or verbal contract, or in any public or private instrument whatever, any certain interest is or may be mentioned, and no period of time is stated for the rate of interest to be calculated, interest shall be calculated at the rate mentioned by the year, in the same […]

§ 4-57-102. Reservation or discounting of interest permitted

It is lawful for a party to loan money in this state by reserving or discounting interest upon commercial paper, mortgages, or other securities for any period authorized by a rule or regulation of the Federal Housing Administration or its successor or for a period of at least thirty-six (36) months, whichever is greater, at […]

§ 4-57-103. Statement of principal and interest

(a) Upon written request of the borrower or debtor, any seller, lender, or any other person, corporation, or legal entity extending credit in this state shall furnish the borrower or debtor at the time of extending credit or of making the sale with a statement separately stating the principal and interest charged for any goods, […]

§ 4-57-104. Maximum rate of interest permitted

The parties to a contract may agree in writing to the payment of interest not exceeding the applicable rate of interest, if any, set forth in Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 89, on money due or to become due.

§ 4-57-105. Usurious interest prohibited

No person or corporation shall, directly or indirectly, take or receive in money, goods, things in action, or any other valuable thing, any greater sum or value for the loan or forbearance of money or goods, things in action, or any other valuable thing, than is prescribed in § 4-57-104.

§ 4-57-109. Consumer lawsuit lending — Definitions

(a) As used in this section: (1) “Consumer” means an individual who is or may become a plaintiff or claimant in a dispute; (2) “Consumer lawsuit lender” means an individual or entity that engages in consumer lawsuit lending; (3) “Consumer lawsuit lending” means: (A) Providing money to a consumer to use for any purpose other […]