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NJ S3694

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/24/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Lagana

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends P.L.1968, c.54 (C.46:10B-1) to add "made primarily for personal, family, or household purposes" to the definition of "mortgage loan" in New Jersey law

  • Applies to loans secured by real property containing one to six dwelling units where interest exceeds 6% annually

  • Protects consumer mortgage loans from prepayment penalties while allowing prepayment penalty flexibility for commercial mortgage loans

  • Takes effect immediately and applies only to mortgage loans entered into on or after the enactment date

  • Sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Lagana of District 38 (Bergen County) and introduced February 24, 2026

Legislative Description

Clarifies mortgage loans to mean loans made primarily for personal, family, or household purposes.

Commerce

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee

2/24/2026

Committee Referrals

Commerce2/24/2026

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