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AND THE GUARANTORS HEREBY SOLIDARILY AGREE WITH AND IN FAVOUR OF THE LENDER AS FOLLOWS: THAT this shall be a continuing guarantee and shall secure the present Obligations and all Obligations incurred or arising after the date hereof of the Borrower to the Lender and shall secure the ultimate balance due from the Borrower to the Lender and shall be binding as a continuing security on the Guarantors, up to the maximum aggregate amount of [AMOUNT]. THAT all benefits of discussion and division are hereby renounced and the Lender shall not be bound to exhaust its recourses against the Borrower or others or the securities (which term as used herein includes other guarantees) they may hold nor to value such securities before being entitled to payment from one or both of the Guarantors. THAT this guarantee shall be in addition to and without prejudice to any other securities by whomsoever given held at any time by the Lender and the Lender shall be under no obligation to marshall in favor of the Guarantors any such securities or any of the funds or assets the Lender may be entitled to receive or have a claim upon, and the Lender may, without diminishing the Guarantors' liability hereunder, grant extensions of time or other indulgences to the Borrower or others and give up or modify, vary, exchange, renew or abstain from perfecting or taking advantage of any securities, and may discharge any party or parties and accept or make any compositions or arrangements and realize any securities when and in such manner as the Lender may see fit and in no case shall the Lender be responsible or shall the Guarantors be released either in whole or in part for any act or omission in connection with the registration or filing of any security under any [YOUR COUNTRY LAW] or otherwise or the realization of any security or the postponement of such realization or having sold any security at an under value. THAT all dividends, compositions, proceeds of security valued and payments received by the Lender from the Borrower or from others shall be deemed to be payments in gross without any right on the part of the Guarantors to claim in reduction of the liability under this guarantee the benefit of any such dividends, compositions, proceeds or payments or any securities held by the Lender or proceeds thereof and the Guarantors shall have no right to be subrogated in any rights of the Lender until the Lender shall have received payment in full of the Obligations of the Borrower to the Lender hereby guaranteed. THAT the Guarantors shall pay all amounts payable hereunder free and clear of and without liability for, and subject to the provisions of Section 6, without deduction or withholding for, and to pay and to reimburse the Lender upon demand for any payment made by it with respect to, and to indemnify and hold the Lender harmless against any liability for (i) any and all present and future taxes (including stamp taxes), levies, imposts, deductions, charges, withholdings, duties, fees, interests, fines and penalties imposed by the jurisdiction from which payment is made on or in connection with the payment of any amount required to be paid to the Lender pursuant to this guarantee or imposed by any jurisdiction with respect to the preparation, execution, delivery, registration, performance, amendment or enforcement of this guarantee (all of the foregoing items are herein referred to as \"Local Taxes\"); and (ii) any and all present and future taxes (including stamp taxes), levies, imposts, deductions, charges, withholdings, duties, fees, interests, fines and penalties which shall be due in any jurisdiction with respect to the payment of or reimbursement for any Local Taxes by the Lender (all of the foregoing listed in clauses (i) and (ii) is herein referred to as \"Taxes\"). THAT if one or both of the Guarantors is required by law to make any deduction or withholding in respect of any Taxes from any amount payable under this guarantee or is prevented by operation of law from paying, causing to be paid or reimbursing for the payment of any Taxes, the Guarantors shall pay such additional amount as may be necessary in order that the net amounts received by the Lender after such deduction or withholding and after the deduction of any such Taxes not paid, caused to be paid or reimbursed for by any one thereof shall equal the amounts which would have been realized by the Lender if such deduction or withholding had not been made and if such Taxes had been paid, caused to be paid or reimbursed by the Guarantors. Such additional amounts shall be paid (i) in the case of amounts payable as a result of a deduction or withholding from an amount payable under this guarantee, on the date the latter amount is payable and (ii) in the case of an amount payable as a result of the failure by the Guarantors to pay or reimburse for Taxes, on the earlier of the date on which such Taxes are due and the date on which such Taxes are paid by the Lender.",null,"Guarantee of Claim Promissory Note","6",61,"doc","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/1000px/guarantee-of-claim_promissory-note-D884.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/884.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/svgs/docviewerWebApp1.html?v6#884.xml",{"title":6,"description":6},[16,19],{"label":17,"url":18},"Legal Agreements","/templates/business-legal-agreements/",{"label":17,"url":18},"guarantee claim promissory note","Guarantee of Claim Promissory Note Template","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/400px/884.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/600px/884.png",[25,16,19],{"label":26,"url":27},"Templates","/templates/",[29,30,31],{"label":26,"url":27},{"label":17,"url":18},{"label":32,"url":33},"Loans & Promissory Notes","/templates/loans-and-promissory-notes/",[35,39,43,47,51,55,59,63,67,71,75,79,83,104,117,132,149,165],{"label":36,"url":37,"thumb":38,"extension":10},"Promissory Note","/template/promissory-note-D434","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/434.png",{"label":40,"url":41,"thumb":42,"extension":10},"Security Agreement and Promissory Note","/template/security-agreement-and-promissory-note-D912","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/912.png",{"label":44,"url":45,"thumb":46,"extension":10},"Promissory Note Line of Credit","/template/promissory-note-line-of-credit-D435","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/435.png",{"label":48,"url":49,"thumb":50,"extension":10},"Collection Letter_Following Promissory Note","/template/collection-letter_following-promissory-note-D196","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/196.png",{"label":52,"url":53,"thumb":54,"extension":10},"Demand to Pay Promissory Note","/template/demand-to-pay-promissory-note-D207","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/207.png",{"label":56,"url":57,"thumb":58,"extension":10},"Guarantee Assignement and Postponement of Claim","/template/guarantee-assignement-and-postponement-of-claim-D943","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/943.png",{"label":60,"url":61,"thumb":62,"extension":10},"Promissory Note With Acknowledgment","/template/promissory-note-with-acknowledgment-D437","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/437.png",{"label":64,"url":65,"thumb":66,"extension":10},"Letter of Default on Promissory Note","/template/letter-of-default-on-promissory-note-D431","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/431.png",{"label":68,"url":69,"thumb":70,"extension":10},"Movable Hypothec Promissory Note","/template/movable-hypothec-promissory-note-D432","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/432.png",{"label":72,"url":73,"thumb":74,"extension":10},"Promissory Note With Acceleration Clause","/template/promissory-note-with-acceleration-clause-D436","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/436.png",{"label":76,"url":77,"thumb":78,"extension":10},"Demand for Payment on Installment Promissory Note","/template/demand-for-payment-on-installment-promissory-note-D428","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/428.png",{"label":80,"url":81,"thumb":82,"extension":10},"Request for Extension of Time on Promissory Note","/template/request-for-extension-of-time-on-promissory-note-D439","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/439.png",{"description":84,"descriptionCustom":6,"label":85,"pages":86,"size":87,"extension":10,"preview":88,"thumb":89,"svgFrame":90,"seoMetadata":91,"parents":93,"keywords":92,"url":103},"PERSONAL GUARANTEE This Personal Guarantee (the \"Agreement\") is effective [DATE], BETWEEN: [FIRST PARTY NAME] (the \"Guarantor\"), an individual with his main address located at: [YOUR COMPLETE ADDRESS] AND: [YOUR COMPANY NAME] (the \"Second Party\"), a company organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [YOUR COMPLETE ADDRESS] I, [NAME OF GUARANTOR], residing at [COMPLETE ADDRESS], hereby personally and solidarity guarantee all of the obligations of [YOUR COMPANY NAME] and agree to be bound solidarity with [YOUR COMPANY NAME] for the prompt performance of [YOUR COMPANY NAME]'s obligations under that certain [SPECIFY] Agreement dated [DATE] (the \"Agreement\") between [YOUR COMPANY NAME] and [COMPANY NAME], including without limitation the payment of all goods, wares and merchandise as [YOUR COMPANY NAME] may from time to time select and purchase on credit from [COMPANY NAME], and hereby expressly renounce to the benefits of division and discussion. Furthermore, I agree that waive may extend the time for payment of any amounts owing to it by waive and/or may waive any default by waive without it in any way lessening or limiting my liability hereunder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, my guarantee hereunder to pay any and all amounts owing by [YOUR COMPANY NAME] to [COMPANY NAME] shall be limited to the sum of [AMOUNT] OR [%] of such outstanding amount.","Personal Guarantee","2",513,"https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/1000px/personal-guarantee-D405.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/405.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/svgs/docviewerWebApp1.html?v6#405.xml",{"title":92,"description":6},"personal guarantee",[94,97,100],{"label":95,"url":96},"Finance & Accounting","finance-accounting",{"label":98,"url":99},"Business Loans","business-loan",{"label":101,"url":102},"Guaranties & Collateral","guaranties-collateral","/template/personal-guarantee-D405",{"description":105,"descriptionCustom":6,"label":106,"pages":86,"size":87,"extension":10,"preview":107,"thumb":108,"svgFrame":109,"seoMetadata":110,"parents":112,"keywords":111,"url":116},"LOAN AGREEMENT This Loan Agreement (\"Agreement\") is made and effective the [DATE], BETWEEN: [LENDER NAME] (the \"Lender\"), an individual with his main address located at OR a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [COMPLETE ADDRESS] AND: [YOUR COMPANY NAME] (the \"Borrower\"), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [YOUR COMPLETE ADDRESS] Promise to Pay Within [NUMBER] months from today, Borrower promises to pay to Lender the sum of [AMOUNT], and interest and other charges stated below. Responsibility Although this Agreement may be signed below by more than one person, Borrower understands that both parties are individuals responsible for paying back the full amount. Breakdown of Loan Amount of Loan: Other (Describe): Amount Financed: Finance Charge: Total of Payments: Annual Rate: Repayment Borrower will repay the amount of this note in [NUMBER] equal uninterrupted monthly installments of [AMOUNT] each on the [DAY] of each month starting on the [DATE], and ending on [DATE]. 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DRAWS 2.1 The Borrower may draw on the Line of Credit from time to time, as needed, provided that the total amount of all outstanding draws does not exceed the maximum amount of the Line of Credit. Each draw must be requested in writing by the Borrower and shall be subject to the Lender's approval. INTEREST RATE 3.1 The outstanding balance of the Line of Credit shall accrue interest at a rate of [INTEREST RATE]% per annum. Interest shall be calculated on a [e.g., 360/365]-day basis and charged monthly. 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The terms of the Note are as follows: MATURITY DATE AND PAYMENT TERMS This Note will mature, and be due and payable in full, on [DATE] (the \"Maturity Date\") and shall be paid in the lump sum amount of [LUMP SUM AMOUNT TO BE PAID]. INTEREST From and after the date hereof, all outstanding principal of this Note will bear simple interest at the rate of [PERCENT OF INTEREST] per annum. On the date that is [NUMBER OF DAYS] days after the date of this Note, the Issuer shall pay the then accrued interest on this Note. Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of any Event of Default (as hereinafter defined) under this Note, all outstanding principal of this Note shall bear interest at the rate of [PERCENT OF INTEREST] per annum. All outstanding principal and accrued but unpaid interest on this Note shall be payable on the Maturity Date. SECURITY This Note is Secured by a Security Agreement on the Issuer's Property, described as [PROPERTY DESCRIPTION], hereinafter known as the \"Security,\" which shall transfer to the possession and ownership of the Holder immediately in case of Acceleration. The Security may not be sold or transferred without the Holder's consent until the Maturity Date. If the Issuer breaches this provision, the Holder may declare all sums due under this Note immediately due and payable, unless prohibited by applicable law. The Holder shall have the sole option to accept the Security as full payment for the Principal Amount without further liabilities or obligations. If the market value of the Security does not exceed the Principal Amount, the Issuer shall remain liable for the balance due while accruing interest at the maximum rate allowed by law. PREPAYMENT The Issuer may prepay this Note prior to the Maturity Date, without premium or penalty, upon written notice to the Holder. EVENTS OF DEFAULT The occurrence of any one or more of the following events shall constitute an \"Event of Default\" under this Note: the failure of the Issuer to pay any sum due under this Note when due, whether by demand or otherwise, and such sum remains unpaid for five (5) days after the Due Date; and any other Event of Default described in the Security Agreement that might be signed between the Parties regarding the Property that is pledged as collateral to the loan. 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credit facility with a guarantee covering multiple drawdowns","Line of Credit Agreement","line-of-credit-agreement-D14003",{"situation":257,"recommended_template":106,"slug":258},"Installment loan with collateral and a co-signer","loan-agreement-D417",[260,263,266,268,271,274,277,280,283,286,289],{"term":261,"definition":262},"Guarantor","A third party who agrees to fulfill the borrower's repayment obligation if the borrower defaults — making their own assets available to the lender.",{"term":264,"definition":265},"Principal Amount","The original sum of money lent, before any interest accrues or payments are made.",{"term":36,"definition":267},"A written, unconditional promise by a borrower to pay a specified sum to a named payee on a defined date or on demand.",{"term":269,"definition":270},"Guarantee of Claim","A formal assurance by the guarantor that the lender's claim against the borrower will be satisfied, either by the borrower or by the guarantor directly.",{"term":272,"definition":273},"Acceleration Clause","A provision that makes the entire outstanding balance immediately due and payable upon a specified event of default, such as a missed payment.",{"term":275,"definition":276},"Unconditional Guarantee","A guarantee that requires the guarantor to pay the lender without first requiring the lender to exhaust remedies against the borrower.",{"term":278,"definition":279},"Subrogation","The guarantor's right to step into the lender's shoes and pursue the borrower for reimbursement after the guarantor has satisfied the debt.",{"term":281,"definition":282},"Maturity Date","The date on which the full outstanding principal and accrued interest must be repaid in full.",{"term":284,"definition":285},"Default Interest Rate","A higher interest rate that applies automatically to any unpaid balance after a payment default, compensating the lender for the increased risk.",{"term":287,"definition":288},"Recourse","The lender's legal right to pursue the guarantor's personal or corporate assets to recover an unpaid debt after the borrower fails to pay.",{"term":290,"definition":291},"Waiver of Presentment","A clause in which the borrower and guarantor waive their right to formal demand, notice of dishonor, and protest before the lender can enforce the note.",[293,298,303,308,313,318,323,328,333,338],{"name":294,"plain_english":295,"sample_language":296,"common_mistake":297},"Parties and recitals","Identifies the lender (payee), the borrower (maker), and the guarantor by full legal name, and states the background purpose of the note.","This Guarantee of Claim Promissory Note is entered into as of [DATE] by and among [LENDER LEGAL NAME] ('Lender'), [BORROWER LEGAL NAME] ('Borrower'), and [GUARANTOR LEGAL NAME] ('Guarantor').","Naming a trade name instead of the registered legal entity for any party — if enforcement is needed, the wrong name on the note forces a court application to correct the record before proceedings can advance.",{"name":299,"plain_english":300,"sample_language":301,"common_mistake":302},"Principal amount and disbursement","States the exact dollar amount lent and how and when the funds will be or have been disbursed to the borrower.","Borrower promises to pay to the order of Lender the principal sum of $[AMOUNT] ([WRITTEN AMOUNT] dollars), disbursed on [DATE] by [WIRE / CHECK / ACH] to account ending [XXXX].","Omitting the disbursement method and date — if a dispute arises over whether funds were actually advanced, the absence of these details makes the note harder to enforce.",{"name":304,"plain_english":305,"sample_language":306,"common_mistake":307},"Interest rate and accrual","Sets the annual interest rate, the accrual method (simple or compound), and the day-count convention used to calculate interest.","Interest shall accrue on the outstanding principal balance at a rate of [X]% per annum, calculated on a 365-day year basis, commencing on the Disbursement Date and continuing until paid in full.","Failing to specify simple versus compound interest — courts in some jurisdictions default to simple interest when the method is ambiguous, materially reducing the lender's recovery on long-term notes.",{"name":309,"plain_english":310,"sample_language":311,"common_mistake":312},"Repayment schedule and maturity date","Defines whether repayment is in installments or a lump sum, sets the payment dates, and states the maturity date on which any remaining balance is due.","Borrower shall repay the principal and accrued interest in [X] equal monthly installments of $[AMOUNT], due on the [DAY] of each month, commencing [DATE], with all remaining amounts due and payable in full on [MATURITY DATE].","Setting installment amounts that do not fully amortize the principal by the maturity date without including a balloon payment clause — this creates an unaddressed gap in the repayment structure.",{"name":314,"plain_english":315,"sample_language":316,"common_mistake":317},"Guarantor obligations and scope of guarantee","Defines the guarantor's commitment — whether it is unconditional and absolute, the full scope of amounts covered (principal, interest, fees, costs), and whether the guarantee is continuing.","Guarantor unconditionally and irrevocably guarantees to Lender the full and punctual payment of all amounts owing under this Note, including principal, accrued interest, default interest, and reasonable collection costs, without requiring Lender to first proceed against Borrower.","Limiting the guarantee to principal only and omitting interest and costs — leaving the lender to absorb collection expenses and accrued interest if the guarantor is called upon to perform.",{"name":319,"plain_english":320,"sample_language":321,"common_mistake":322},"Events of default and acceleration","Lists the specific acts or omissions that trigger default — missed payment, insolvency, breach of representation — and confirms that all outstanding amounts accelerate and become immediately due.","Each of the following constitutes an Event of Default: (a) Borrower fails to make any payment within [X] days of its due date; (b) Borrower or Guarantor becomes insolvent or files for bankruptcy protection; (c) any material representation proves false. Upon an Event of Default, Lender may declare the entire unpaid balance immediately due and payable.","Defining only payment default as a trigger and omitting insolvency, change-of-control, or breach of representations — leaving the lender exposed if the borrower's financial position deteriorates without a missed payment.",{"name":324,"plain_english":325,"sample_language":326,"common_mistake":327},"Representations and warranties","The borrower and guarantor confirm that they have the legal capacity and authority to enter into the note, that no prior obligations prevent performance, and that the information provided to the lender is accurate.","Each of Borrower and Guarantor represents and warrants that: (a) it has full legal capacity and authority to execute this Note; (b) this Note constitutes a valid and binding obligation; (c) no outstanding indebtedness or legal proceeding prevents performance hereunder.","Omitting representations from the guarantor — focusing only on the borrower's warranties leaves the lender without a basis to void the guarantee if the guarantor misrepresented their financial position.",{"name":329,"plain_english":330,"sample_language":331,"common_mistake":332},"Waiver of defenses and subrogation","The guarantor waives common law defenses — presentment, notice, demand, and the requirement to exhaust remedies against the borrower — and the lender acknowledges the guarantor's subrogation rights after payment.","Guarantor waives presentment, demand, notice of dishonor, protest, and any right to require Lender to proceed first against Borrower. Upon full satisfaction of the guaranteed obligations, Guarantor shall be subrogated to Lender's rights against Borrower.","Omitting the waiver of the guarantor's right to require the lender to exhaust remedies against the borrower first — without this waiver, the lender may be forced into costly litigation against the borrower before calling on the guarantor.",{"name":334,"plain_english":335,"sample_language":336,"common_mistake":337},"Default interest and costs of collection","Sets a higher interest rate that applies automatically after default and confirms the borrower and guarantor are jointly liable for the lender's reasonable attorney's fees and collection costs.","From and after the occurrence of an Event of Default, interest shall accrue at [DEFAULT RATE]% per annum on all outstanding amounts. Borrower and Guarantor shall be jointly and severally liable for all reasonable attorney's fees, court costs, and collection expenses incurred by Lender.","Setting the default rate identical to the contractual rate — this removes any financial incentive for the borrower to cure a default promptly.",{"name":339,"plain_english":340,"sample_language":341,"common_mistake":342},"Governing law and dispute resolution","Specifies the jurisdiction whose law governs the note and the mechanism — arbitration, mediation, or litigation — for resolving disputes.","This Note shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [STATE], without regard to conflict-of-laws principles. Any dispute arising hereunder shall be resolved by binding arbitration in [CITY, STATE] under the rules of [AAA / JAMS], except claims for injunctive relief.","Choosing a governing law with no connection to the parties or the transaction — some states' usury caps may make the stated interest rate unlawful, and courts in unrelated jurisdictions add unpredictable delay.",[344,349,354,359,364,369,374,379],{"step":345,"title":346,"description":347,"tip":348},1,"Identify all three parties by full legal name","Enter the lender's, borrower's, and guarantor's complete registered legal names, addresses, and entity types (individual, LLC, corporation). For individuals, include their legal name as it appears on government-issued ID.","Run a quick secretary-of-state search to confirm the exact registered name of any corporate party before filling in the template — a mismatch between the note and the registration can delay enforcement.",{"step":350,"title":351,"description":352,"tip":353},2,"Specify the principal amount and disbursement details","Enter the exact loan amount in both numerals and written-out words to prevent alteration disputes. Record the disbursement date and the method of transfer — wire, ACH, or check — along with the receiving account reference.","If disbursement occurs in tranches rather than a single advance, attach a drawdown schedule as an exhibit and reference it in this clause.",{"step":355,"title":356,"description":357,"tip":358},3,"Set the interest rate and accrual method","Enter the annual interest rate and specify whether interest accrues as simple or compound. Confirm the rate does not exceed your state or province's usury cap — rates above the legal maximum can void the interest clause entirely.","Check the applicable usury limit before finalizing the rate. In most US states, commercial loan rates are capped between 10% and 25% per annum depending on the lender and transaction type.",{"step":360,"title":361,"description":362,"tip":363},4,"Define the repayment schedule and maturity date","Choose between installment payments and a lump-sum balloon structure. If installments, enter the payment amount, frequency, and first payment date. Enter the maturity date by which all remaining principal and interest must be paid.","Use an amortization calculator to confirm that the installment amounts you enter will fully repay principal plus interest by the maturity date — or explicitly add a balloon payment clause for any remaining balance.",{"step":365,"title":366,"description":367,"tip":368},5,"Scope the guarantor's obligations precisely","Confirm the guarantee is unconditional and covers principal, interest, default interest, and collection costs. If the guarantor is a corporation, verify that its organizational documents authorize the execution of a guarantee of this size.","For corporate guarantors, request a board resolution authorizing the guarantee before execution — without it, the guarantee may be challenged as unauthorized and unenforceable.",{"step":370,"title":371,"description":372,"tip":373},6,"List events of default comprehensively","Include at minimum: payment default with a specified cure period, insolvency or bankruptcy filing by either the borrower or guarantor, material breach of representations, and any cross-default to other material obligations.","A 5-business-day cure period for payment default is standard — it avoids a technical default from a bank processing delay while still giving the lender timely recourse.",{"step":375,"title":376,"description":377,"tip":378},7,"Select governing law and dispute resolution","Choose the jurisdiction whose courts and law are most convenient for the lender and have a clear connection to the transaction. Decide between litigation and binding arbitration based on the size of the loan and the lender's preference for speed versus formality.","For loans above $250,000, binding arbitration with JAMS or AAA typically resolves disputes 6–12 months faster than state court litigation — at a higher upfront cost but lower total cost for complex disputes.",{"step":380,"title":381,"description":382,"tip":383},8,"Execute before funds are advanced","All three parties — lender, borrower, and guarantor — must sign the note before or simultaneously with disbursement. Have each party sign in front of a witness or notary if required by the governing jurisdiction.","Send the final execution copy to each party's legal counsel for a 24-hour review before signing — this reduces post-execution amendment requests and confirms each party's authority to sign.",[385,389,393,397,401,405],{"mistake":386,"why_it_matters":387,"fix":388},"Executing after funds have already been advanced","In common-law jurisdictions, a note signed after disbursement may lack consideration for the guarantor's obligations, making the guarantee unenforceable without proof of a separate benefit received at signing.","Always execute the note — including the guarantee — before or simultaneously with fund disbursement, and record the disbursement date in the body of the document.",{"mistake":390,"why_it_matters":391,"fix":392},"Omitting the guarantor's waiver of presentment and exhaustion defenses","Without an explicit waiver, many jurisdictions require the lender to demand payment from and exhaust remedies against the borrower before calling on the guarantor — adding months of delay and cost to recovery.","Include a comprehensive waiver clause in which the guarantor explicitly waives presentment, demand, notice of dishonor, and the right to require the lender to proceed first against the borrower.",{"mistake":394,"why_it_matters":395,"fix":396},"Setting the default interest rate equal to the contractual rate","If there is no financial penalty for default, the borrower has no economic incentive to cure a missed payment promptly, and the lender loses the compensation that reflects increased collection risk.","Set the default rate at least 3–5 percentage points above the contractual rate, subject to the applicable usury ceiling, and confirm it applies from the date of default without a grace period.",{"mistake":398,"why_it_matters":399,"fix":400},"Failing to verify the guarantor's authority to guarantee","A corporate guarantor whose board has not authorized the guarantee, or an individual guarantor who lacks capacity, can void the guarantee entirely — leaving the lender with only the borrower as recourse.","Require a board resolution or operating-agreement authorization from any corporate or LLC guarantor, and confirm that any individual guarantor is of legal age and not under a legal disability.",{"mistake":402,"why_it_matters":403,"fix":404},"Using a rate that violates the governing jurisdiction's usury cap","An interest rate above the legal ceiling can render the entire interest clause void, and in some jurisdictions it exposes the lender to penalties or forfeiture of the principal as well.","Verify the applicable usury limit for the governing jurisdiction and transaction type before inserting the interest rate — commercial loan caps differ from consumer loan caps in most states and provinces.",{"mistake":406,"why_it_matters":407,"fix":408},"Leaving the repayment schedule ambiguous with no balloon clause","If monthly installments do not fully amortize the loan by the maturity date and no balloon payment is specified, neither party has clear legal certainty about the final payment obligation, creating a dispute at maturity.","Either size installments to fully amortize by maturity or add an explicit balloon payment clause stating the exact outstanding balance due on the maturity date.",[410,413,416,419,422,425,428,431,434],{"question":411,"answer":412},"What is a guarantee of claim promissory note?","A guarantee of claim promissory note is a single legal instrument that combines two obligations: the borrower's written promise to repay a specified debt on defined terms, and a third-party guarantor's binding commitment to satisfy that debt if the borrower fails to pay. It gives the lender a direct claim against both the borrower and the guarantor, making it significantly stronger than an unsecured promissory note alone.\n",{"question":414,"answer":415},"What is the difference between a promissory note and a guarantee of claim promissory note?","A standard promissory note creates an obligation only between the lender and the borrower. A guarantee of claim promissory note adds a third party — the guarantor — who is contractually bound to repay the debt if the borrower defaults. The guarantee converts what would be a single-party credit risk into a two-party recourse structure, making it the preferred format when the borrower's standalone creditworthiness is insufficient.\n",{"question":417,"answer":418},"Who signs a guarantee of claim promissory note?","All three parties must sign: the lender (payee), the borrower (maker), and the guarantor. For corporate parties, the signing individual must have authority to bind the entity — typically confirmed by a board resolution or operating agreement. The note should be executed before or simultaneously with the disbursement of funds to ensure all obligations are supported by valid consideration.\n",{"question":420,"answer":421},"Is a guarantee of claim promissory note legally binding?","A guarantee of claim promissory note is generally enforceable in most jurisdictions when it is signed by all parties with legal capacity, supported by consideration (the loan disbursement), and contains the essential terms — principal, interest, repayment schedule, and guarantor obligations. Enforceability can be affected by usury violations, lack of guarantor authorization, or execution after disbursement. Legal review is recommended, particularly for loans above $50,000 or cross-border transactions.\n",{"question":423,"answer":424},"What happens if the borrower defaults?","Upon a defined event of default — typically a missed payment after a short cure period — the lender can accelerate the full outstanding balance, making it immediately due. The lender may then demand payment from the borrower, and if an unconditional guarantee is in place, can simultaneously or subsequently demand payment from the guarantor without first exhausting remedies against the borrower. The guarantor then acquires subrogation rights against the borrower for any amounts paid.\n",{"question":426,"answer":427},"Can the guarantor's liability be limited?","Yes. A guarantee can be structured as limited — capping the guarantor's exposure at a fixed dollar amount or a percentage of the outstanding balance — rather than unconditional and unlimited. Limited guarantees are common in commercial real estate and inter-company lending. However, from the lender's perspective, an unconditional and unlimited guarantee provides the strongest protection and is standard for most private and business lending arrangements.\n",{"question":429,"answer":430},"Does a promissory note guarantee need to be notarized?","Notarization is not required for a promissory note or guarantee to be legally binding in most US states, Canadian provinces, or UK jurisdictions. However, notarization adds evidentiary weight in enforcement proceedings and may be required by certain lenders, jurisdictions, or if the note is to be recorded as a lien against real property. Confirm local requirements when the loan amount is material or real property is involved.\n",{"question":432,"answer":433},"What is the difference between a personal guarantee and a guarantee of claim promissory note?","A personal guarantee is a standalone document in which an individual promises to satisfy another party's debt obligation. A guarantee of claim promissory note integrates that guarantee directly into the note instrument itself, so the lender holds one document that evidences both the debt and the guarantee. For most private lending transactions, the combined format is more convenient and reduces the risk of the guarantee being separated from or inconsistent with the underlying note.\n",{"question":435,"answer":436},"Do I need a lawyer to prepare a guarantee of claim promissory note?","For loans between known parties where the amount is modest and the jurisdiction's usury rules are straightforward, a high-quality template is often sufficient. Legal review is strongly recommended for loans exceeding $50,000, cross-border transactions, corporate guarantors requiring board authorization, or situations where the enforceability of non-compete or IP-assignment obligations is intertwined with the note. A one-hour lawyer review typically costs $200–$500 and is worthwhile for any commercially significant loan.\n",[438,442,446,450],{"industry":439,"icon_asset_id":440,"specifics":441},"Financial Services and Private Lending","industry-fintech","Private lenders routinely require a guarantee of claim promissory note for bridge loans, hard-money advances, and peer-to-peer lending where the borrower's credit profile requires a backstop.",{"industry":443,"icon_asset_id":444,"specifics":445},"Commercial Real Estate","industry-real-estate","Property developers and landlords use guarantor-backed notes when a special-purpose vehicle lacks standalone creditworthiness, requiring a principal or parent-company guarantee to satisfy the lender.",{"industry":447,"icon_asset_id":448,"specifics":449},"Manufacturing and Wholesale","industry-manufacturing","Suppliers extending trade credit to undercapitalized buyers use promissory notes with shareholder guarantees to convert open-account receivables into enforceable instruments with personal recourse.",{"industry":451,"icon_asset_id":452,"specifics":453},"Professional Services","industry-professional-services","Law firms, accounting practices, and consulting firms advancing fees or loans to partners or associates use guarantee-backed notes to secure repayment from a senior partner or managing entity.",[455,458,461,464],{"vs":36,"vs_template_id":456,"summary":457},"promissory-note-D251","A standard promissory note creates a repayment obligation between lender and borrower only. A guarantee of claim promissory note adds a third-party guarantor who is independently bound to pay if the borrower defaults. Use a plain promissory note only when the borrower's creditworthiness is sufficient on its own; add the guarantee clause whenever the lender requires additional security from a third party.",{"vs":238,"vs_template_id":459,"summary":460},"personal-guarantee-D13551","A personal guarantee is a standalone document separate from the underlying note. A guarantee of claim promissory note integrates both obligations into a single instrument, reducing the risk of inconsistency or the guarantee being overlooked. When the guarantee and the note are negotiated simultaneously with the same parties, the combined format is generally preferred for simplicity and enforcement clarity.",{"vs":106,"vs_template_id":462,"summary":463},"loan-agreement-D157","A loan agreement is a more comprehensive lending contract covering covenants, conditions precedent, representations, reporting obligations, and complex default provisions — typically used for institutional or multi-tranche financing. A guarantee of claim promissory note is simpler and more suitable for single-advance private loans where a full credit agreement would be disproportionate to the transaction.",{"vs":254,"vs_template_id":465,"summary":466},"line-of-credit-agreement-D13440","A line of credit agreement governs a revolving facility under which the borrower can draw, repay, and redraw up to a ceiling — making the outstanding balance variable. A guarantee of claim promissory note is suited to a fixed, single-advance loan with a defined repayment schedule. If the credit facility is revolving or the exposure fluctuates, a line of credit agreement with a separate continuing guarantee is the appropriate structure.",{"use_template":468,"template_plus_review":472,"custom_drafted":476},{"best_for":469,"cost":470,"time":471},"Private loans between known parties, inter-company loans, and loans under $50,000 in a single domestic jurisdiction","Free","30–45 minutes",{"best_for":473,"cost":474,"time":475},"Loans above $50,000, corporate guarantors requiring board authorization, or borrowers in states with complex usury rules","$200–$600","1–3 days",{"best_for":477,"cost":478,"time":479},"Cross-border transactions, institutional lenders, loans with security interests in real property, or multi-party guarantee structures","$1,000–$4,000+","1–2 weeks",[481,486,491,496],{"code":482,"name":483,"flag_asset_id":484,"note":485},"us","United States","flag-us","Promissory notes and guarantees are governed by state law under Article 3 of the UCC for negotiable instruments. Usury caps vary widely — most states set commercial loan ceilings between 10% and 25% per annum, but some states (Delaware, South Dakota) have minimal caps for business loans. In California, the statute of frauds requires guarantees to be in writing. California also restricts deficiency judgments in certain real-property-secured note contexts.",{"code":487,"name":488,"flag_asset_id":489,"note":490},"ca","Canada","flag-ca","Promissory notes are governed federally by the Bills of Exchange Act, but guarantee enforceability is a matter of provincial contract law. Ontario and BC require guarantees to be in writing under the Statute of Frauds. Quebec's civil law system requires explicit consent from the guarantor's spouse for personal guarantees that may affect the family patrimony. Federal interest provisions cap criminal interest at an effective annual rate of 60%.",{"code":492,"name":493,"flag_asset_id":494,"note":495},"uk","United Kingdom","flag-uk","Under the Statute of Frauds 1677, a guarantee must be in writing and signed by the guarantor to be enforceable. English courts apply a strict construction approach to guarantee clauses — any ambiguity is typically resolved in the guarantor's favor. The Consumer Credit Act 1974 imposes additional requirements for guarantees given by individuals on consumer loans. Stamp duty is no longer levied on promissory notes in the UK.",{"code":497,"name":498,"flag_asset_id":499,"note":500},"eu","European Union","flag-eu","Guarantee law varies significantly across member states. In Germany, personal guarantees by consumers require specific formality requirements (Schriftform) to be binding. French law imposes a written statement requirement under which the guarantor must handwrite the guaranteed amount. The EU Mortgage Credit Directive and Consumer Credit Directive impose disclosure and cooling-off obligations for guarantees on consumer-related credit. GDPR considerations apply when lenders process guarantor personal data in underwriting.",[235,239,258,255,243,502,503,504,505,506,507,508],"demand-for-extension-of-payment-date-D444","iou-D384","security-agreement-D915","acknowledgement-letter-D13437","release-of-liability-waiver-D12892","payment-plan-agreement-D12663","certificate-of-corporate-resolution-D3",{"emit_how_to":200,"emit_defined_term":200},{"primary_folder":128,"secondary_folder":511,"document_type":512,"industry":513,"business_stage":514,"tags":515,"confidence":521},"loans-and-promissory-notes","agreement","general","all-stages",[516,517,518,519,520],"guarantee","loan","legal","contract","promissory-note",0.95,"\u003Ch2>What is a Guarantee of Claim Promissory Note?\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>A \u003Cstrong>Guarantee of Claim Promissory Note\u003C/strong> is a legally binding instrument that merges two distinct financial obligations into one enforceable document: the borrower's unconditional written promise to repay a specified sum on defined terms, and a third-party guarantor's independent commitment to satisfy that debt if the borrower defaults. Unlike a plain promissory note — which creates recourse against the borrower alone — this instrument gives the lender a direct claim against both parties simultaneously, secured by the guarantor's personal or corporate assets. It records the principal amount, interest rate, repayment schedule, events of default, and the full scope of the guarantor's obligations, making it the preferred format for private lenders, business creditors, and inter-company financing arrangements where the borrower's standalone creditworthiness requires a backstop.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Why You Need This Document\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Without a guarantee of claim promissory note, a lender advancing funds to an undercapitalized borrower has only one avenue of recovery — and if that borrower becomes insolvent, the debt may be unrecoverable. A properly executed guarantee closes that gap by making a creditworthy third party independently liable for repayment, converting a single-party credit risk into a two-party recourse structure the lender can enforce in court. For the borrower, the document provides clear and predictable repayment terms that prevent future disputes over interest accrual or payment timing. For the guarantor, it defines the precise scope of exposure — principal, interest, costs — so there are no surprises if the lender calls on the guarantee. Operating without this document means relying on handshake agreements or incomplete notes that courts routinely decline to enforce as written, leaving all parties in costly litigation over what was actually agreed. This template gives lenders, borrowers, and guarantors a court-ready starting point that covers every material term from disbursement to default in a single, signed instrument.\u003C/p>\n",1780924357745]