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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
No penalty for the prepayment of any indebtedness evidenced by an instrument which is secured by a mortgage on rural property may exceed:
(1) Five percent of the unpaid principal balance if prepaid during the first year from the date of the instrument;
(2) Four percent of the unpaid principal balance if prepaid during the second year from the date of the instrument;
(3) Three percent of the unpaid principal balance if prepaid during the third year from the date of the instrument;
(4) Two percent of the unpaid principal balance if prepaid during the fourth year from the date of the instrument;
(5) One percent of the unpaid principal balance if prepaid during the fifth year from the date of the instrument;
(6) No prepayment penalty shall be assessed if prepaid more than five years from the date of the instrument.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 9, § 5324. Schedule of penalties - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/la/revised-statutes/la-rev-stat-tit-9-sect-5324/
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