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What interest rate does Christies International Real Estate charge on overdue amounts?

Christies_International_Real_Estate Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

count within three days. You will maintain a balance in your account sufficient to allow us to collect the amounts owed to us when due. You will be responsible for any penalties, fines or similar expenses associated with the transfer of funds described herein. We reserve the right to modify the payment methods and schedule in our Operations Manual from time to time at our option.

  • 3.10. Delinquency. If any Royalty fees or other amounts owed to us are not paid in full by the due date, we may charge you a late payment fee of one hundred dollars ($100) for each failure to pay each fee on time, and interest on the overdue amount at the rate of one and one-half percent (1.5%) per month (or the maximum rate permitted by applicable law, if less than one and one-half percent (1.5%)) from the date such amount was due until paid in full. Unpaid interest charges will compound annually.
  • 3.11. Application of Payments. We may apply any payments received from you against any indebtedness you owe to us.
  • **3.12. Withhold

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 54–177)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Christies International Real Estate's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee fails to pay any royalty fees or other amounts owed to Christies International Real Estate by the due date, Christies International Real Estate may charge interest on the overdue amount. The interest rate is 1.5% per month, but if applicable law mandates a lower rate, the interest rate will be the maximum rate permitted by law.

In addition to interest, Christies International Real Estate may also charge a late payment fee of $100 for each instance of failing to pay a fee on time. Furthermore, unpaid interest charges will compound annually, increasing the total amount owed over time.

Christies International Real Estate retains the right to apply any payments received from the franchisee towards any outstanding debt owed to them. The franchisee agrees not to withhold payments of royalty fees or any other amounts due to Christies International Real Estate or its affiliates, even in cases of alleged non-performance or breach of obligations.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.