The provisions of Subsections C, D and E of Section 56-8-9 NMSA 1978 are not applicable to loans secured by a first mortgage on farm, ranch or agricultural real estate where the purpose of the loan is primarily for farming, ranching or agricultural purposes.
History: 1953 Comp., § 50-6-15.1, enacted by Laws 1977, ch. 293, § 5.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — Validity and construction of provision (escalator clause) in land contract or mortgage that rate of interest payable shall increase if legal rate is raised, 60 A.L.R.3d 473.
Structure 2021 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 56 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions
Article 8 - Money, Interest and Usury
Section 56-8-1 - [Lawful money; definition; application.]
Section 56-8-2 - [Denominations to be reduced to lawful basis in actions.]
Section 56-8-3 - Interest rate; no written contract.
Section 56-8-4 - Judgments and decrees; basis of computing interest.
Section 56-8-5 - Interest; open accounts.
Section 56-8-6 - Grain purchase contracts; disclosure regarding act of God clause.
Section 56-8-7 - Procuring loans; rate of commission; exceptions.
Section 56-8-8 - [Excessive commission for procuring loan; penalty.]
Section 56-8-9 - Excessive charges prohibited; applicability of maximum rates; definition.
Section 56-8-10 - Farm, ranch and agriculture loans.
Section 56-8-12 - Loans by agent; liability of principal.
Section 56-8-13 - Penalties and forfeitures.
Section 56-8-14 - Criminal penalty.
Section 56-8-15 to 56-8-20 - Repealed.
Section 56-8-21 - Usury; corporations and limited partnerships.
Section 56-8-22 - Short title.
Section 56-8-23 - Purpose of act.
Section 56-8-24 - Definitions.
Section 56-8-25 to 56-8-28 - Repealed.