Car title loans in New Mexico

A statewide APR cap on small-dollar credit

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New Mexico enacted a statewide cap on small-dollar consumer loan APRs that applies to vehicle-secured lending, sharply reducing the cost of borrowing compared with neighboring states. Fewer lenders write these loans as a result, but the ones that do price within the cap, which makes New Mexico one of the more borrower-protective title markets in the Southwest.

Credit history isn't the whole story. The cap protects credit-challenged borrowers from the worst pricing, though it also means fewer lenders — expect a closer look at income.

What New Mexico law means for your loan

  • Small-dollar consumer loans are subject to a statewide APR cap.
  • Lenders must be licensed under the New Mexico Small Loan Act.
  • Written disclosure of APR, term and total repayment is required.
  • Repossession requires notice and a commercially reasonable sale.

Typical approved amounts in New Mexico: $500 – $8,000, depending on vehicle value and documented income.

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