Learn About The Law
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Interest at a rate otherwise allowed by this subtitle is not usurious solely because of any one or more of the following:
(1) For a period of less than one year, interest is calculated on the premise that there are 360 days in the year and 30 days in each month, which may include the date of the loan and the date due or paid;
(2) Interest on a periodic payment of principal is computed to the due date; or
(3) Except for installment loans made under § 12-103(c) of this subtitle:
(i) Interest-drop calculations are made on sums not in excess of multiples of $100, without regard to interim partial payments; or
(ii) Interest-drop calculations are made on periods not in excess of one year, without regard to interim partial payments.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maryland Code, Commercial Law § 12-104 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/md/commercial-law/md-code-coml-sect-12-104/
FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.
A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Search our directory by legal issue
Enter information in one or both fields (Required)