Common use of Lawful Rate Clause in Contracts

Lawful Rate. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Note, Maker shall not be obligated to pay, and the holder hereof shall not be entitled to charge, collect, receive, reserve, or take interest (“interest” being defined, for purposes of this paragraph, as the aggregate of all charges which constitute interest under applicable law that are contracted for, charged, reserved, received, or paid under this Note) in excess of the maximum rate allowed by applicable law. During any period of time in which the interest rate specified herein exceeds such maximum rate, interest shall accrue and be payable at such maximum rate. For purposes of this Note, the term “applicable law” shall mean that law in effect from time to time and applicable to the transaction between Maker and the holder of this Note which lawfully permits the charging and collection of the highest permissible, lawful, non-usurious rate of interest on such transaction and this Note, including laws of the State of New York and, to the extent controlling, laws of the United States of America.

Appears in 5 contracts

Samples: Employment Agreement (AmpliTech Group, Inc.), Secured Promissory Note (iHookup Social, Inc.), Secured Promissory Note (Franchise Holdings International, Inc.)

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