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Personal Loans in Maryland

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Last Updated: June 15, 2026 | First Published: January 10, 2026

Written by

Marcus Vance

Lead Financial Analyst & Consumer Lending Specialist

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David Sterling, CFP®, CRPC®

Financial Reviewer & Regulatory Compliance Auditor

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Maryland Regulatory Overview

Governing Statute

Maryland Consumer Loan Law - Md. Commercial Law Code Ann. § 12-301 et seq.

Primary legal framework regulating consumer loans and borrower protections.

Regulatory Authority

Maryland Office of Financial Regulation (OFR)

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Statutory APR Limit

33.00% on loans up to $2,000; 24% on balances above $2,000 under Md. Code § 12-306

Annual percentage rates comply with state usury and consumer credit caps.

Maximum Network Loan

Up to $35,000

Prepayment allowed at any time with zero penalty under state statute.

Understanding Loan Protections in Maryland

Maryland enforces explicit statutory rate caps under the Consumer Loan Law. Non-bank lenders must hold a license from the OFR, and excessive fees or predatory add-ons are banned.

Guaranteed Borrower Rights

✓ Strict statutory caps on interest and loan origination fees
✓ Prepayment permitted anytime with no penalty
✓ Full itemized loan statement required at closing

How InstantLoans.ai Works in Maryland

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2. Review Offers

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Frequently Asked Questions in Maryland

What are the interest rate limits in Maryland?

Maryland caps consumer loans up to $2,000 at 33% interest, and loans from $2,000 to $6,000 at 24% under Commercial Law § 12-306.

Are payday loans legal in Maryland?

No, Maryland strictly prohibits payday lending through criminal usury laws and Consumer Loan Law caps.