Arkansas judgment & prejudgment interest rates
Everything Arkansas charges in interest on a money judgment or an overdue debt, in one place — the rate after judgment and the rate before it, each verified against the statute and linked to its full page with sources, history, and carve-outs.
| Metric | Rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Post-judgment interest | 5.75% | Set by statute |
| Prejudgment interest | 5.75% | Formula rate |
Post-judgment interest
Arkansas's post-judgment interest rate is 5.75% per year. Arkansas post-judgment interest is currently 5.75% — a statutory formula rate under Ark. Code Ann. § 16-65-114(a) that resets periodically. The old fixed 10% (or contract rate, whichever greater) was replaced by Act 995 of 2019 (effective 7/24/2019) with the current…
→ Full Arkansas post-judgment page — statute, effective-date history, and source.
Prejudgment interest
Arkansas's prejudgment interest rate is 5.75% per year (formula rate). Arkansas prejudgment interest is currently 5.75% per year — a statutory formula rate under Ark. Code Ann. § 16-65-114(a)(1) that resets periodically. Prejudgment interest is allowed ONLY when the amount of damages is definitely/reasonably ascertainable at the time of loss — i.e., fixed by a mathematical computation or by rules of…
→ Full Arkansas prejudgment page — when it applies, accrual, compounding, and carve-outs.
Frequently asked
What is the post-judgment interest rate in Arkansas?
As of July 8, 2026, the Arkansas post-judgment interest rate is 5.75% per year. Arkansas judgment interest — a formula rate, reset periodically.
What is the prejudgment interest rate in Arkansas?
Arkansas's prejudgment interest rate is 5.75% per year (formula rate). Prejudgment interest is allowed ONLY when the amount of damages is definitely/reasonably ascertainable at the time of loss — i.e., fixed by a mathematical computation or by rules of…
Is Arkansas judgment interest simple or compound, and when does it start?
See each rate's page for the exact compounding rule, accrual date, and statutory carve-outs — Arkansas prejudgment interest in particular turns on the type of claim.
Compare every state on the state interest-rate index and the prejudgment interest index, or run the numbers with our interest calculators. Reference data only — not legal advice.