New Mexico Judgment Interest Rate
United States New Mexico’s statutory judgment interest rate.
Current rate
8.75% per year — current statutory rate (official text verified July 10, 2026) Set by statute
New Mexico money judgments carry a fixed statutory rate of 8.75% per year under N.M. Stat. Ann. § 56-8-4, as simple interest. If the judgment is based on tortious conduct, bad faith, or intentional or willful acts, post-judgment interest is 15% (not 8.75%); plaintiff…
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Statutory basis & carve-outs. Post-judgment interest under N.M. Stat. Ann. § 56-8-4 — 8.75% per year, fixed by statute (simple interest). If the judgment is based on tortious conduct, bad faith, or intentional or willful acts, post-judgment interest is 15% (not 8.75%); plaintiff… Verify against the statute; not legal advice.
Effective-date history
| Effective date | Rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2026 | 8.75% | Statute |
Source & provenance
Latest value retrieved July 10, 2026 (02:55 UTC) from the official source:
https://law.justia.com/codes/new-mexico/chapter-56/article-8/section-56-8-4/
Reference data only — not legal, tax, or financial advice. Always confirm the controlling value
against the official source and, where applicable, the governing statute or court before relying on it.