One more thing; if the loan is for house purchase or its improvement then it is not regarded as taken for personal purpose.
For such type of loans the rate is higher of the two - ten percent or five percent greater than the amount charged by FRBSF (Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco) for advances to its member banks.
Usury in California is prohibited by the state laws.
The state law sets the maximum interest rate at 10% per year for any loan used for personal, family and household requirements. _________________ Procrastination is the enemy of your financial sucess
The maximum rate of interest charged for refinancing a second trust deed in California is 10%. The number of points will vary from one lender to another. _________________ Procrastination is the enemy of your financial sucess
Most states in US do not have prevailing commercial usury laws for commercial loans. Only 5 states offer a cap on the interest rates for these loans. In case of California, as per usury laws on commercial loans, the interest rate charged on a loan or forbearance should not exceed 5% per annum plus the rate available on the 25th day of the month.