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RI S3073

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Robert Britto

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Rhode Island mortgage prepayment law to apply only to owner-occupied residential properties with 1-4 dwelling units, excluding investment properties from these protections

  • Maintains existing rule allowing penalty-free mortgage prepayment after one year, with prepayment penalties during the first year capped at 2% of the balance due

  • Permits lenders to offer nonpurchase money loans with extended prepayment penalties beyond the standard limits, provided terms are disclosed in writing, borrower consents, and no penalty applies after 60 months

  • Requires lenders offering extended-penalty mortgage products to also make available a comparable product that complies with standard prepayment limitations

  • Takes effect upon passage

Legislative Description

Limits mortgage prepayment rules to mortgages on owner-occupied properties with one to four dwelling units.

Property

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Senate Commerce

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Commerce3/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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