Definition of "Usury laws"

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State laws limiting the interest rate that can be charged to individuals borrowing money in that state. These laws affect all lenders in a state regardless of what federal or state agency issued their charter. If there is a national economic emergency, the federal government may temporarily suspend state usury laws.

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