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What New Jersey Private/Hard Money Lenders Need to Know About Usury

Posted Adam S. Kessler Publications

The rule of thumb in New Jersey is that private and hard money lenders should only originate loans where: (1) the borrower is a corporation, limited liability company or limited liability partnership; and (2) the security for the loan is non-owner occupied properties purchased for investment purposes. Where the above two rules of thumb are followed, New Jersey private and hard money lenders should be exempt from civil usury restrictions and subject only the criminal usury restriction of 50% per annum.

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