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Said Security Agreement and any other instruments and documents executed in connection with or given as security for this Note shall hereinafter be referred to collectively as the \"Loan Documents.\" All of the terms, covenants, Conditions, representations and warranties contained in the Loan Documents are hereby made part of this Note to the same extent and with the same force and effect as if fully set forth herein. If all or any portion of any payment due hereunder is not received by the Lender within [NUMBER] calendar days after the date when such payment is due, Borrower shall pay a late charge equal to [%] of such payment, such late charge to be immediately due and payable without demand by Lender. 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In consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions herein contained, the parties hereby agree, represent and warrant as follows: Issue of Notes The Company will authorize the issue of its [%] Convertible notes (hereinafter called \"Notes\") in the aggregate principal amount of [amOUNT] to be dated [date] to mature on [date] to bear interest on the unpaid principal thereof at the rate of [%] per annum until maturity, payable on the [day] of [month] in each year, commencing on [date], [year], and after maturity at the rate of [%] per annum until paid, and to be substantially in the form of Exhibit A attached hereto. For the purposes of calculating interest for any period for which the interest shall be payable, such interest shall be calculated on the basis of a [number] day month and a [number] day year. The Company will promptly and punctually pay to Note Holders or their nominee the interest on any of the Notes held by Note Holders without presentment of the Notes. In the event that Note Holders shall sell or transfer any of the Notes, they shall notify the Company of the name and address of the transferee. In the event the Company defaults on any installment of interest or principal, then any Holder of these Notes may, at his option, without notice, declare the entire principal and the interest accrued thereon immediately due and payable and may proceed to enforce the collection thereof. All the Notes shall contain a confession of judgment provision. The Company will also authorize the issue of [number] shares of its common stock (hereinafter called \"The Stock\") and will authorize the issuance of and reserve for such purchase such a number of additional shares of common stock (hereinafter called the \"Conversion Stock\") as may from time to time be the maximum number required for issuance upon conversion of the Notes pursuant to the conversion privileges hereinafter stated. Sale and Purchase of Notes and Stock The Company will sell the Notes to the purchasers listed on Exhibit A, each of whom agrees to purchase the principal amount of the Notes set opposite their names, subject to the terms and conditions hereof and in reliance upon the representations and warranties of the Company contained herein, at the purchase price of [%] of the principal amount. Representations and Warranties by the Company Company is a corporation duly organized and existing in good standing under the laws of the State of [state/province] has the corporate power to own its own property and to carry on in the business as it is now being conducted. Company has on its corporate records the names of the following individuals who each own [number] shares of common stock which constitute all the issue and outstanding capital stock of the Company as of this date. The Company has furnished to the Note Holders an Offering Circular which is attached hereto as Exhibit B. The financial statements contained therein are true and correct and have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles consistently followed throughout the period indicated. There is no action or proceeding pending or, to the knowledge of the Company, threatened against the Company before any court or administrative agency, the determination of which might result in any material adverse change in the business of the Company. The Company has title to the respective properties and assets including the properties and assets reflected on the financial statement for the year ending [date] and which assets and properties are subject to no liens, mortgages, encumbrances or charges except a security interest to [specify]. The Company is not a party to any contract or agreement or subject to any restriction which materially and adversely affects its business, property or assets, or financial condition, and neither the execution nor delivery of this Agreement, nor the confirmation of the transactions contemplated herein, nor the fulfillment of the terms hereof, nor the compliance with the terms and provisions hereof and of the Notes, will conflict with or result in the breach of the terms, conditions or provisions or constitute a default, under the Articles of Incorporation or Code of Regulations of the Company or of any Agreement or instrument to which the Company is now a party. The Company has not declared, set aside, paid or made any dividend or other distributions with respect to its capital stock and has not made or caused to be made directly or indirectly, any payment or other distribution of any nature whatsoever to any of the holders of its capital stock except for regular salary payments for services rendered and the reimbursement of business expenses. All of the equipment and automobiles of the Company are in good condition and repair. There are no outstanding options or rights to purchase shares of the Company and no outstanding securities with the right of conversion into shares of the Company. The Company owns or possesses adequate licenses or other rights to use, all patents, trademarks, trade names, trade secrets, and copyrights used in its business. No one has asserted to the Company that its operations infringe on the patents, trademarks, trade secrets or other rights utilized in the operation of its business. Neither the Company nor any agent or employee acting in its behalf has offered the Notes or the Stock or any portion thereof for sale to or solicited in any offer to buy the same or any thereof from any person or persons other than the purchasers listed in the attached Exhibit A and [NUMBER] other persons, and neither the Company nor any agent or employee acting in its behalf will sell or offer for sale the Notes or Stock or any portion thereof to or solicit any offer to buy the Notes or the Stock from any person or persons so as to bring the issuance or sale thereof within the provisions of Section [NUMBER] of the [ACT]. Representations and Warranties by the Note Holders The Note Holders represent and warrant that: The Note Holders are subscribing for the Notes and Stock for investment purposes and not with the view to or for sale in connection with any distribution thereof and that they have no present intent to sell, give or otherwise transfer the Notes or Stock. The Note Holders state that they are and residents of the State of [state/province]. The Note Holders understand that this is a highly speculative investment in a Company which is insolvent both from a legal and an equity standpoint. Individuals represent and warrant that they have a net worth in excess of [amount] exclusive of their residences and that they are sophisticated investors who are knowledgeable about the [specify] business. Note Holders state that they will be active in the affairs of the business of the Company. Prepayment of the Notes Company shall have the right to make prepayments on principal of the Notes at any time on [number] days written notice. Such prepayment shall be accompanied by a payment of all accrued interest to date. There shall be no premium for the amount so prepaid. 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Used in 190+ countries. Free Word and PDF download.","debenture short form template",[186,187,188,189,190,191,192],"debenture form template","debenture template word","short form debenture","debenture agreement template","debenture document template free","business debenture form","debt security form template",{"name":194,"credential":195,"reviewed_date":196},"Bruno Goulet","CEO, Business in a Box","2026-05-02",{"difficulty":198,"legal_review_recommended":179,"signature_required":179},"easy",{"what_it_is":200,"when_you_need_it":201,"whats_inside":202},"A Debenture Short Form is a condensed debt instrument recording form used to capture the essential details of a debenture arrangement between a borrower and a lender. This free Word download lets you document the principal amount, interest rate, repayment schedule, and security details in a single structured sheet — editable online and exportable as PDF.\n","Use it when a lender issues debt financing to a company and needs a concise record of the obligation's core terms without drafting a full long-form debenture agreement. It is also used internally to log and track outstanding debenture positions across multiple creditors.\n","Borrower and lender identification fields, principal amount, interest rate and compounding basis, repayment schedule, security or collateral description, covenants summary, default conditions, and execution details.\n",[204,208,212,216,220,224],{"title":205,"use_case":206,"icon_asset_id":207},"Small business owners","Documenting a debenture issued to a private lender or director loan","persona-small-business-owner",{"title":209,"use_case":210,"icon_asset_id":211},"Accountants and bookkeepers","Recording debenture details for balance sheet classification and audit trails","persona-accountant",{"title":213,"use_case":214,"icon_asset_id":215},"Corporate finance managers","Tracking multiple outstanding debentures across the company's debt register","persona-finance-manager",{"title":217,"use_case":218,"icon_asset_id":219},"Startup founders","Logging convertible debenture terms issued to seed-stage investors","persona-startup-founder",{"title":221,"use_case":222,"icon_asset_id":223},"Lenders and private creditors","Maintaining a concise record of debt security positions for portfolio tracking","persona-lender",{"title":225,"use_case":226,"icon_asset_id":227},"Legal administrators","Preparing a summary debenture record ahead of full agreement drafting","persona-legal-admin",[229,233,236,239,242,245,249],{"situation":230,"recommended_template":231,"slug":232},"Issuing a secured debenture backed by company assets","Secured Debenture Agreement","pledge-agreement-debenture-D904",{"situation":234,"recommended_template":235,"slug":232},"Issuing an unsecured debenture with no specific collateral","Unsecured Debenture Agreement",{"situation":237,"recommended_template":120,"slug":238},"Recording a convertible debenture that can convert to equity","convertible-note-agreement-D870",{"situation":240,"recommended_template":136,"slug":241},"Documenting a director or shareholder loan to the company","shareholder-loan-agreement-D13239",{"situation":243,"recommended_template":87,"slug":244},"Setting up a promissory note for a simpler debt obligation","promissory-note-D434",{"situation":246,"recommended_template":247,"slug":248},"Tracking multiple outstanding debt instruments in a register","Debt Register","credit-note-D13639",{"situation":250,"recommended_template":251,"slug":252},"Formalizing a loan repayment schedule with amortization detail","Loan Amortization Schedule","loan-policy-D13274",[254,257,260,263,266,269,272,275,278,281],{"term":255,"definition":256},"Debenture","A debt instrument issued by a company acknowledging a borrowing obligation, which may be secured against assets or unsecured, and carries a fixed or floating interest rate.",{"term":258,"definition":259},"Principal Amount","The original sum of money borrowed, before any interest is applied.",{"term":261,"definition":262},"Fixed Charge","A security interest attached to a specific identified asset — such as land or equipment — that the borrower cannot dispose of without the lender's consent.",{"term":264,"definition":265},"Floating Charge","A security interest over a class of assets that changes over time, such as inventory or receivables, which crystallizes into a fixed charge upon a default event.",{"term":267,"definition":268},"Coupon Rate","The annual interest rate payable on a debenture, expressed as a percentage of the principal amount.",{"term":270,"definition":271},"Maturity Date","The date on which the full principal amount of the debenture becomes due and repayable to the holder.",{"term":273,"definition":274},"Covenant","A condition or restriction in a debt agreement that the borrower must comply with — such as maintaining a minimum current ratio or limiting additional borrowing.",{"term":276,"definition":277},"Default Event","A specified occurrence — such as missed payment, insolvency, or covenant breach — that entitles the lender to demand immediate repayment of the outstanding balance.",{"term":279,"definition":280},"Debenture Holder","The creditor or investor who holds the debenture and is entitled to receive interest payments and repayment of principal.",{"term":282,"definition":283},"Redemption","The repayment by the issuing company of the debenture's principal to the holder, either at maturity or on an earlier agreed date.",[285,290,295,300,305,310,315,320],{"name":286,"plain_english":287,"sample_language":288,"common_mistake":289},"Borrower and lender identification","Full legal names, registration numbers (for companies), and contact addresses for both the issuing company and the debenture holder.","Borrower: [COMPANY LEGAL NAME], registered number [COMPANY NUMBER], [REGISTERED ADDRESS]. Lender / Debenture Holder: [LENDER FULL NAME / ENTITY NAME], [ADDRESS].","Using a trading name instead of the registered legal entity name — this creates enforceability gaps if the debenture needs to be exercised.",{"name":291,"plain_english":292,"sample_language":293,"common_mistake":294},"Principal amount and currency","The exact sum being borrowed, stated numerically and in words, with the currency code.","Principal Amount: [AMOUNT IN WORDS] ([CURRENCY CODE] [AMOUNT IN FIGURES]).","Omitting the currency code on cross-border debentures — USD and CAD, or GBP and EUR, are easy to confuse and can create repayment disputes.",{"name":296,"plain_english":297,"sample_language":298,"common_mistake":299},"Coupon rate and interest calculation basis","The annual interest rate, whether it is fixed or variable, and the basis on which interest accrues — e.g., 365-day actual or 30/360.","Interest Rate: [X]% per annum, fixed, calculated on an actual/365 basis, accruing daily from [START DATE].","Stating only the rate without specifying the accrual basis — different day-count conventions can result in materially different interest amounts over multi-year terms.",{"name":301,"plain_english":302,"sample_language":303,"common_mistake":304},"Repayment schedule and maturity date","Whether repayment is in a lump sum at maturity, in periodic installments, or on demand, along with the specific maturity or final repayment date.","Repayment: [LUMP SUM / INSTALLMENTS OF $X MONTHLY] commencing [DATE], with final repayment due on [MATURITY DATE].","Setting a repayment schedule without accounting for the company's projected cash flow — unrealistic installment amounts accelerate default risk.",{"name":306,"plain_english":307,"sample_language":308,"common_mistake":309},"Security description","Identifies the asset or class of assets over which the debenture creates a fixed or floating charge, or confirms the debenture is unsecured.","Security: Fixed charge over [SPECIFIC ASSET / PROPERTY ADDRESS]; floating charge over all other assets and undertaking of the Borrower. OR: This debenture is unsecured.","Describing collateral vaguely as 'company assets' without specifying fixed versus floating charge — this weakens the lender's priority position in an insolvency.",{"name":311,"plain_english":312,"sample_language":313,"common_mistake":314},"Covenants summary","A brief list of the key ongoing obligations the borrower must maintain — financial ratios, restrictions on additional debt, or asset disposal limits.","The Borrower shall: (a) maintain a current ratio of no less than [X]:1; (b) not incur additional debt exceeding $[X] without written consent; (c) not dispose of any secured asset without prior approval.","Including covenants that are too vague to measure — 'maintain good financial health' cannot be monitored or enforced and gives the lender no actionable trigger.",{"name":316,"plain_english":317,"sample_language":318,"common_mistake":319},"Default events","Lists specific circumstances that constitute a default and entitle the lender to accelerate repayment of the outstanding balance.","Events of Default include: (a) failure to pay any amount within [X] days of the due date; (b) breach of any covenant not remedied within [X] days of written notice; (c) insolvency or appointment of a receiver.","Omitting a cure period for technical defaults — without one, a brief administrative payment delay can trigger full acceleration, damaging an otherwise healthy lending relationship.",{"name":321,"plain_english":322,"sample_language":323,"common_mistake":324},"Governing law and execution date","Specifies the legal jurisdiction whose laws govern the debenture and records the date the form was completed or signed.","This debenture is governed by the laws of [JURISDICTION]. Completed on: [DATE].","Choosing a governing jurisdiction that has no connection to where either party operates — courts may decline to enforce the debenture under the stated law.",[326,331,336,341,346,351],{"step":327,"title":328,"description":329,"tip":330},1,"Enter legal entity details for both parties","Use the full registered legal name and company registration number for the borrower. For the lender, include the full name and address as it appears on official identification.","Cross-reference the company registry before completing this field — a single character error in the registration number can invalidate the security interest.",{"step":332,"title":333,"description":334,"tip":335},2,"State the principal amount in figures and words","Enter the amount numerically in the designated field and spell it out in words in the adjacent field. Include the three-letter currency code.","Where the figures and words conflict, most jurisdictions default to the written words — so write both carefully.",{"step":337,"title":338,"description":339,"tip":340},3,"Set the interest rate and accrual basis","Enter the agreed annual rate and select fixed or variable. Specify the day-count convention — actual/365 is most common for private debentures in common-law jurisdictions.","If the rate is variable, reference a specific benchmark (e.g., 'Bank of Canada prime rate + [X]%') rather than leaving it to future negotiation.",{"step":342,"title":343,"description":344,"tip":345},4,"Define the repayment schedule","Choose lump sum at maturity, periodic installments, or on-demand repayment. Enter the specific dates and amounts, and state the final maturity date explicitly.","Run the repayment schedule against the company's projected monthly cash flow before finalizing — installments that exceed average monthly free cash flow will cause default.",{"step":347,"title":348,"description":349,"tip":350},5,"Describe the security","Identify each asset subject to a fixed charge by its specific description. Then state whether a floating charge covers remaining assets or whether the debenture is unsecured.","For real property, include the full legal property description and cadastral number — a street address alone is insufficient to perfect a charge.",{"step":352,"title":353,"description":354,"tip":355},6,"List covenants and default events","Enter the key financial maintenance covenants with measurable thresholds, then list the events that constitute default, including the cure period for each.","Keep the covenant list to no more than four to six items — every additional covenant is another potential trigger point that requires monitoring by both parties.",[357,361,365,369],{"mistake":358,"why_it_matters":359,"fix":360},"Vague security description","A charge over 'all company assets' without fixed/floating distinction gives the lender an unclear priority ranking in insolvency proceedings.","Identify each fixed-charge asset by its specific legal description and confirm the floating charge scope covers all remaining assets and undertaking.",{"mistake":362,"why_it_matters":363,"fix":364},"No cure period for default events","Without a defined remedy window, a single missed payment — even due to a banking delay — immediately triggers full acceleration of the outstanding balance.","Include a cure period of 5–15 business days for payment defaults and 20–30 days for covenant breaches, with written notice required before acceleration.",{"mistake":366,"why_it_matters":367,"fix":368},"Missing accrual basis for interest","Stating only '8% per annum' without a day-count convention means the parties may calculate interest differently, leading to disputes at repayment.","Specify the day-count convention explicitly — actual/365 for most private debentures, or 30/360 if aligned with bond-market conventions.",{"mistake":370,"why_it_matters":371,"fix":372},"Omitting the governing jurisdiction","Without a stated governing law, a cross-border dispute requires a court to determine applicable law — adding cost and delay before any substantive hearing.","Always state the governing jurisdiction in the final field and ensure it matches where the borrower is incorporated or where the primary secured assets are located.",[374,377,380,383,386,389,392,395],{"question":375,"answer":376},"What is a debenture short form?","A debenture short form is a condensed document used to record the key terms of a debenture arrangement — principal, interest rate, repayment schedule, and security — in a single structured sheet. It serves as a quick-reference record of a debt obligation, suitable for internal tracking, lender portfolios, or as a precursor to drafting a full long-form debenture agreement.\n",{"question":378,"answer":379},"What is the difference between a debenture and a loan agreement?","A loan agreement governs the terms of a borrowing relationship between two parties. A debenture is a debt instrument that acknowledges the obligation and, in many jurisdictions, creates a formal security interest over the borrower's assets. Debentures are particularly common in corporate finance where a lender wants a registered charge against the company's assets in addition to contractual repayment rights.\n",{"question":381,"answer":382},"Is a debenture short form legally binding?","A completed debenture short form records agreed terms and can provide evidence of a debt obligation, but it is typically a summary record rather than a fully executed security instrument. For the security interest to be perfected and enforceable against third parties, a full debenture agreement is generally required and, in many jurisdictions, must be registered with the relevant companies or land registry authority.\n",{"question":384,"answer":385},"When would a business use this form instead of a full debenture?","A short form is useful for internal debt registers, lender portfolio tracking, early-stage term sheets, or situations where both parties need a quick written summary before a full agreement is prepared. It is not a substitute for a full debenture when the transaction requires registered security or formal legal protection.\n",{"question":387,"answer":388},"Does a debenture short form need to be signed?","As a summary record or internal tracking form, a signature is not always required. However, if the short form is used as a binding acknowledgment of debt between parties, both parties should sign and date the document to establish mutual agreement on the recorded terms.\n",{"question":390,"answer":391},"What is the difference between a fixed charge and a floating charge?","A fixed charge attaches to a specific identified asset — such as land, machinery, or intellectual property — that the borrower cannot sell or encumber without the lender's consent. A floating charge covers a class of changing assets, such as inventory or receivables, and crystallizes into a fixed charge when a default event occurs. Most corporate debentures include both.\n",{"question":393,"answer":394},"Can a debenture be unsecured?","Yes. An unsecured debenture acknowledges the debt obligation but grants the lender no priority claim over specific assets. Unsecured debentures are common for director loans, related-party advances, or transactions where the lender accepts a higher credit risk in exchange for a higher interest rate or equity conversion rights.\n",{"question":396,"answer":397},"Do I need a lawyer to complete a debenture short form?","For internal record-keeping and portfolio tracking purposes, a template is typically sufficient. If the form is being used to establish a security interest that will be registered against company assets or real property, consider having a lawyer review the completed form and prepare the corresponding full debenture agreement to ensure the charge is correctly perfected under applicable law.\n",[399,403,407,411],{"industry":400,"icon_asset_id":401,"specifics":402},"Financial Services","industry-fintech","Private lenders and debt funds use the short form to maintain a concise register of debenture positions across a portfolio of borrowers.",{"industry":404,"icon_asset_id":405,"specifics":406},"Real Estate","industry-real-estate","Property developers issue debentures to mezzanine lenders secured by fixed charges over specific land parcels, with the short form tracking each tranche.",{"industry":408,"icon_asset_id":409,"specifics":410},"Manufacturing","industry-manufacturing","Equipment-intensive manufacturers use debentures to secure asset-based lending, with the short form summarizing each fixed charge over machinery and plant.",{"industry":412,"icon_asset_id":413,"specifics":414},"Professional Services","industry-professional-services","Accounting and legal firms use the short form as a structured intake sheet when advising clients on debenture issuance or reviewing existing debt registers.",[416,419,422,425],{"vs":87,"vs_template_id":417,"summary":418},"promissory-note-D383","A promissory note is a simple written promise to repay a specific amount by a specific date, with no security interest attached. A debenture short form records a debt that may be secured against company assets. Use a promissory note for straightforward unsecured personal or trade debt; use a debenture form when the lender requires a charge over business assets.",{"vs":105,"vs_template_id":420,"summary":421},"loan-agreement-D13456","A loan agreement is a comprehensive contract governing all aspects of a borrowing relationship, including representations, conditions precedent, and detailed covenants. A debenture short form is a summary record of the debt's key terms — not a substitute for a full agreement. The short form is useful for tracking; the loan agreement governs enforcement.",{"vs":120,"vs_template_id":423,"summary":424},"convertible-note-agreement-D13507","A convertible note is a debt instrument that converts into equity at a future funding event, typically used by early-stage startups. A debenture short form records a standard debt obligation repayable in cash. Use a convertible note when the lender expects an equity upside; use a debenture form when the obligation is a straightforward cash-repayable debt.",{"vs":136,"vs_template_id":426,"summary":427},"shareholder-loan-agreement-D13498","A shareholder loan agreement documents a loan from an owner or investor to the company, often with subordinated repayment terms. A debenture short form may be used alongside or instead of a shareholder loan agreement when the lending party wants a recorded security interest rather than a purely contractual repayment right.",{"use_template":429,"template_plus_review":433,"custom_drafted":437},{"best_for":430,"cost":431,"time":432},"Internal debt register tracking, director loans, and summary records where no registered security is required","Free","10–15 minutes per record",{"best_for":434,"cost":435,"time":436},"Small business debentures where the lender wants a summary record reviewed for completeness before a full agreement is prepared","$150–$400 (accountant or solicitor check)","1–2 days",{"best_for":438,"cost":439,"time":440},"Debentures requiring registered security interests, cross-border debt arrangements, or corporate bond issuances","$1,000–$5,000+","1–3 weeks",[244,442,238,241,248,443,444,445,446,447,448,449],"loan-agreement-D417","purchase-order-D1411","non-disclosure-agreement-nda-D12692","personal-guarantee-D405","letter-of-default-on-promissory-note-D431","notice-of-debt-acknowledgment-D390","term-sheet-D473","asset-purchase-agreement-D928",{"emit_how_to":451,"emit_defined_term":451},true,{"primary_folder":94,"secondary_folder":453,"document_type":454,"industry":455,"business_stage":456,"tags":457,"confidence":463},"business-financing-and-loans","form","general","all-stages",[458,459,460,461,462],"loan","legal","debenture","debt-instrument","financing",0.92,"\u003Ch2>What is a Debenture Short Form?\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>A \u003Cstrong>Debenture Short Form\u003C/strong> is a structured summary document used to record the essential terms of a debenture — a debt instrument issued by a company to acknowledge a borrowing obligation to a lender or creditor. It captures the principal amount, interest rate, repayment schedule, security description, key covenants, and default conditions in a single concise sheet. Unlike a full long-form debenture agreement, the short form is designed for speed and clarity: it gives both the borrower and the lender a shared, written record of the debt's core terms without the length and complexity of a fully drafted legal instrument.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Why You Need This Document\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Without a written record of a debenture's terms, disputes over repayment amounts, interest calculations, and security rankings are resolved by memory and correspondence — a slow and expensive process. A completed debenture short form gives lenders a traceable record of each debt position in their portfolio and gives borrowers a clear reference for scheduled repayments and covenant obligations. It also provides the foundation from which a full debenture agreement or registered charge can be prepared, reducing the risk of terms being misremembered or inconsistently restated between parties. This template gives you a clean, fillable starting point that takes under 15 minutes to complete and keeps your debt records organized from day one.\u003C/p>\n",1781186017494]