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RI S3073
Bill
Status
3/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Robert Britto
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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Requires lenders offering extended-penalty mortgage products to also make available a comparable product that complies with standard prepayment limitations
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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