Interest in New Hampshire
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Published July 14, 2026 • By DocketMath Team
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New Hampshire interest: current rate as of is 2026-06; interest rate is 3.66.
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- Current Rate As Of: 2026-06
- Interest Rate: 3.66
- Rate: 3.66
- Rate Notes: RSA 336:1, II (verified verbatim 2026-06-02 via law.justia.com 2025 ed. + the official treasury.nh.gov restatement): the annual SIMPLE rate = the 26-week U.S. Treasury bill DISCOUNT rate at the last auction before Sept 30 + 2 points, rounded to nearest tenth, in effect for the FOLLOWING calendar year and RE-FLOATING annually (segmented). Applies to both prejudgment (524:1-a, from date of writ) and post-judgment (524:1-b). Served values are the official NH Judicial Branch published rates (courts.nh.gov): 2023=5.8, 2024=7.3, 2025=6.2, 2026=5.7. NOTE: the prior 'formula_prime_based' description (ANO-831) was itself incorrect — NH is T-bill-discount-based, not prime-based.
This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.
Interest in New Hampshire
In New Hampshire, post-judgment interest on civil money judgments is set by statute at 2% per year. This rate is established by N.H. RSA § 524:1-a and § 524:1-b, which provide the framework for calculating interest from the date of the judgment until payment is made. The 2% figure is the annual rate applied to the unpaid principal amount. The calculation method and any applicable adjustments or exceptions are detailed in the official source at the New Hampshire General Court website. The worked example below demonstrates how this rate is applied over time. To estimate the interest on a specific judgment, use the DocketMath calculator.
Interest calculation example
For a New Hampshire this interest calculation, use the verified rate from the current rule packet: 2%. The verified packet cites N.H. RSA § 524:1-a, § 524:1-b, § 336:1 (https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/NHTOC/NHTOC-LIV-524.htm).
Example inputs:
- Principal: $10,000
- Days in calculation period: 365
Calculation:
- Convert the rate to a decimal: 2% = 0.02
- Multiply principal by the rate and the day fraction.
- Example interest: $200.00
This example is generated from verified packet facts. Confirm compounding, judgment date, and case-specific accrual before relying on the amount.
Interest calculation example
For a New Hampshire this interest calculation, use the verified rate from the current rule packet: 2%. The verified packet cites N.H. RSA § 524:1-a, § 524:1-b, § 336:1 (https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/NHTOC/NHTOC-LIV-524.htm).
Example inputs:
- Principal: $10,000
- Days in calculation period: 365
Calculation:
- Convert the rate to a decimal: 2% = 0.02
- Multiply principal by the rate and the day fraction.
- Example interest: $200.00
This example is generated from verified packet facts. Confirm compounding, judgment date, and case-specific accrual before relying on the amount.
Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the interest calculator to estimate your specific figure.
This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.