H7868

Allows a lender to charge an origination fee, increase interest rates and collect a monthly service fee, on loans up to three hundred dollars ($300) but not exceeding five thousand dollars ($5,000).

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7868 allows lenders to charge origination fees, increase interest rates, and collect monthly service fees on small loans.

Rhode Island H7868 amends the state's small loan laws to allow lenders to charge an origination fee, increase interest rates, and collect a monthly service fee on loans up to $300 but not exceeding $5,000. The bill specifies different interest rates and service fees based on the loan amount. The changes take effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Corporations Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 3

12:00 AM

House Corporations Hearing

History

Mar 3

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Feb 27

House

Introduced, referred to House Corporations

Feb 27

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/03/2026)