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Said sum shall be paid in the following manner: All payments shall be first applied to interest and the balance to principal. This note may be prepaid, at any time, in whole or in part, without penalty. This note shall be at the option of any holder thereof be immediately due and payable upon the occurrence of any of the following: Failure to make any payment due hereunder within days of its due date. Breach of any condition of any security interest, mortgage, loan agreement, pledge agreement or guarantee granted as collateral security for this note. Breach of any condition of any loan agreement, security agreement or mortgage, if any, having a priority over any loan agreement, security agreement or mortgage on collateral granted, in whole or in part, as collateral security for this note. Upon the death, incapacity, dissolution or liquidation of any of the undersigned, or any endorser, guarantor to surety hereto. Upon the filing by any of the undersigned of an assignment for the benefit of creditors, bankruptcy or other form of insolvency, or by suffering an involuntary petition in bankruptcy or receivership not vacated within [NUMBER] days. In the event this note shall not be in default and placed for collection, then the undersigned agree to pay all reasonable attorney fees and costs of collection. PAYMENTS Payments not made within [NUMBER] days of due date shall be subject to a late charge of [%] of said payment. 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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]. Prepayment Borrower has the right to prepay the whole outstanding amount at any time","Loan Agreement","2",513,"https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/1000px/loan-agreement-D417.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/417.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/svgs/docviewerWebApp1.html?v6#417.xml",{"title":98,"description":6},"loan agreement",[100,102,104],{"label":17,"url":101},"finance-accounting",{"label":20,"url":103},"business-loan",{"label":20,"url":103},"/template/loan-agreement-D417",{"description":107,"descriptionCustom":6,"label":108,"pages":8,"size":9,"extension":10,"preview":109,"thumb":110,"svgFrame":111,"seoMetadata":112,"parents":113,"keywords":118,"url":119},"TERM SHEET Issue: [Venture Capital FIRM] (\"VC\") and/or any member of its corporate group (\"the VC Group\") will purchase up to [AMOUNT] Series A Convertible Preferred Stock (\"Series A\") newly issued by [YOUR COMPANY NAME] (the \"Company\") at a price per share of [PRICE] (the \"Purchase Price\"). In addition, other investors shall purchase at least [AMOUNT] but not more than [AMOUNT] of newly issued Series A at the Purchase Price. The shares of Series A will be convertible at any time at the option of the holder into common shares of the Company (\"Common Stock\") on a one-for-one basis, adjusted for future share splits. The Purchase Price equates to a pre-money valuation of [VALUATION]. The calculation is based on [NUMBER] fully diluted shares of Common Stock. If the number of shares issued, or stock awards/options authorized increases before the closing the price per share for Series A Convertible Preferred Stock shall be reduced so that the pre-money valuation is unchanged. The Series A Convertible Preferred Stock shall be referred to herein as the \"Preferred Stock.\" Dividend: The Preferred Stock is entitled to an annual [AMOUNT] per share dividend, payable when and if declared by the Board of Directors, but prior to any payment on Common Stock; dividends are not cumulative. Liquidation Preference: The Series A will have a liquidation preference so that proceeds on a merger, sale or liquidation (including non-cumulative dividends) will first be paid to the Series A and will include a [%] per annum compounding guaranteed return calculated on the total amount invested. Upon completion of an additional round of funding of at least [AMOUNT] the compounding guaranteed return feature will expire. The liquidation preference will cease to operate if the proceeds due to Series A, on a merger, sale or liquidation on an as-converted basis, exceed the proceeds that would be due under the liquidation preference. Use of Proceeds: The funds raised by Series A will be used principally for general working capital purposes. Voting Rights: The holders of the Series A shall have the right to vote with the Common Stock on an as-if-converted basis. Redemption: If not previously converted, the Series A is to be redeemed in three equal successive annual installments beginning [DATE]. Redemption will be at the purchase price plus a [%] per annum cumulative guaranteed return. Pre-emptive Rights: Holders of the Preferred Stock will be granted rights to participate in future equity financings of the Company based upon their pro-rata, as-if-converted, ownership of the Company. Automatic Conversion: The Preferred Stock shall be automatically converted into Common Stock at the then applicable conversion rate (1:1 assuming no share splits) in the event of an underwritten public offering of shares of the Company at a total offering of not less than [AMOUNT] and at a per share public offering price of not less than three times the Series A purchase price per share, adjusted for splits. Anti-Dilution: Series A shall have weighted average anti-dilution, based on a weighted average formula to be agreed, for all securities purchased as part of this transaction (excluding shares, options and warrants issued for management incentive and small issues for strategic purposes of under [NUMBER] shares). Management Options: Simultaneously with this transaction, one million new shares shall expand the Company's management incentive stock option pool - bringing the total number of shares issued and stock incentives (awards and options) authorized to [NUMBER OF SHARES]. Rights of First Offer; Tag-Along: The Company and the Investors will have a right of first refusal with respect to any employee's shares proposed to be resold. Alternatively, the Investors will have the right to participate in the sale of any such shares to a third party (co-sale rights), which rights will terminate upon a public offering. Information Rights: Monthly actual vs. plan and prior year. 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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","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":127,"description":6},"personal guarantee",[129,130,131],{"label":17,"url":101},{"label":20,"url":103},{"label":132,"url":133},"Guaranties & Collateral","guaranties-collateral","/template/personal-guarantee-D405",{"description":136,"descriptionCustom":6,"label":137,"pages":138,"size":139,"extension":10,"preview":140,"thumb":141,"svgFrame":142,"seoMetadata":143,"parents":144,"keywords":148,"url":149},"SECURITY AGREEMENT This Security Agreement (the \"Agreement\") is made and effective [DATE], BETWEEN: [SECURED PARTY NAME] (the \" Secured Party\"), 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 \"Debtor\"), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [YOUR COMPLETE ADDRESS] For value received, the undersigned Debtor, promises to pay to the order of [name], together with any other holder of this note (\"Secured Party\"), [amount], with interest at the rate of [%] per annum. Payment shall be made in successive equal monthly installments of [amount]. Each such Installment is payable on the [day] of each month, commencing on [date]. Recitals WHEREAS, the Secured Party has extended to the Debtor a certain loan as evidenced by a certain promissory note, in the original principal amount equal to [amount] dated on even date herewith (the \"Note\"); and WHEREAS, the Debtor wishes to grant a first priority security interest in and to all of the Debtor's tangible and intangible personal property pursuant to the terms hereof; NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the foregoing and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto covenant and agree as follows: DEFINITIONS The following terms shall have the meanings herein specified unless the context otherwise requires. Such definitions shall be equally applicable to the singular and plural forms of the terms defined: \"Contracts\" shall mean all contracts between the Debtor and one or more additional parties. \"Contract Rights\" shall mean all rights of the Debtor (including, without limitation, all rights to payment) under each Contract. \"Copyrights\" shall mean any [country] copyright to which the Debtor now or hereafter has title, as well as any application for a [country] copyright hereafter made by the Debtor. \"Equipment\" shall mean any \"equipment,\" as such term is defined in the [law or code] as in effect on the date hereof in the State of [state/province], now or hereafter owned by Debtor and, in any event, shall include, but shall not be limited to, all machinery, equipment, furnishings, fixtures and vehicles now or hereafter owned by the Debtor and any and all additions, substitutions and replacements of, any of the foregoing, wherever located, together with all attachments, components, parts, equipment and accessories installed thereon or affixed thereto. \"General Intangibles\" shall have the meaning assigned that term under the [LAW OR CODE] as in effect on the date hereof in the State of [state/province]. \"Goods\" shall have the meaning assigned that term under the [LAW OR CODE] as in effect on the date hereof in the State of [state/province]. \"Inventory\" shall mean all raw materials, workinprocess, and finished inventory of the Debtor of every type or description and all documents of title covering such inventory, and shall specifically include all \"inventory\" as such term is defined in the [law or code] as in effect on the date hereof in the State of [state/province], now or hereafter owned by the Debtor. \"Marks\" shall mean any trademarks and service marks now held or hereafter acquired by the Debtor, which are registered in the [country] Patent and Trademark Office, as well as any unregistered marks used by the Debtor in the [COUNTRY] and trade dress, including logos and/or designs, in connection with which any of these registered or unregistered marks are used. \"Obligations\" shall mean: (i) all indebtedness, obligations and liabilities (including, without limitation, guarantees and other contingent liabilities) of the Debtor to the Secured Party, including but not limited to the Note; (ii) any and all sums advanced by the Secured Party in order to preserve the Collateral or preserve its security interest in the Collateral; and (iii) in the event of any proceeding for the collection or enforcement of any indebtedness, obligations or liabilities of the Debtor referred to in clause (i), after an Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing, the reasonable expenses of retaking, holding, preparing for sale or lease, selling or otherwise disposing or realizing on the Collateral, or of any exercise by the Collateral Agent of its rights hereunder, together with reasonable attorneys' fees and court costs. \"Patents\" shall mean any [country] patent to which the Debtor now or hereafter has title, as well as any application for a [country] patent now or hereafter made by Debtor. \"Proceeds\" shall have the meaning assigned that term under the [law or code] as in effect in the State of [state/province] on the date hereof or under other relevant law and, in any event, shall include, but not be limited to, (i) any and all proceeds of any insurance, indemnity, warranty or guaranty payable to the Secured Party or the Debtor from time to time with respect to any of the Collateral, (ii) any and all payments (in any form whatsoever) made or due and payable to the Debtor from time to time in connection with any requisition, confiscation, condemnation, seizure or forfeiture of all or any part of the Collateral by any governmental authority and (iii) any and all other amounts from time to time paid or payable under or in connection with any of the Collateral. \"Receivables\" shall mean any \"account\" as such term is defined in the [law or code] as in effect on the date hereof in the State of [STATE/PROVINCE], now or hereafter owned by Debtor and, in any event, shall include, but shall not be limited to, all of the Debtor's rights to payment for goods sold or leased or services performed by the Debtor, whether now in existence or arising from time to time hereafter, including, without limitation, rights evidenced by an account, note, contract, security agreement, or other evidence of indebtedness or security, together with (i) all security pledged, assigned, hypothecated or granted to or held by the Debtor to secure the foregoing; (ii) all of the Debtor's right, title and interest in and to any goods, the sale of which gave rise thereto; (iii) all guarantees, endorsements and indemnifications on, or of, any of the foregoing; (iv) all powers of attorney for the execution of any evidence of indebtedness or security or other writing in connection therewith; (v) all books, records, ledger cards and invoices relating thereto; (vi) all evidences of the filing of financing statements and other statements and the registration of other instruments in connection therewith and amendments thereto, notices to other creditors or secured parties, and certificates from filing or other registration officers; (vii) all credit information, reports and memoranda relating thereto and (viii) all other writings related in any way to the foregoing. GRANT OF SECURITY INTEREST The Debtor does hereby grant to the Secured Party a continuing security interest of first priority in all of the right, title and interest of the Debtor in, to and under all of the following property whether now existing or hereafter created or arising: ","Security Agreement","10",96,"https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/1000px/security-agreement-D915.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/915.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/svgs/docviewerWebApp1.html?v6#915.xml",{"title":6,"description":6},[145,147],{"label":35,"url":146},"business-legal-agreements",{"label":35,"url":146},"security agreement","/template/security-agreement-D915",{"description":151,"descriptionCustom":6,"label":152,"pages":153,"size":93,"extension":10,"preview":154,"thumb":155,"svgFrame":156,"seoMetadata":157,"parents":159,"keywords":164,"url":165},"[DATE] [CONTACT NAME] [ADDRESS] [ADDRESS 2] [CITY, STATE/PROVINCE] [ZIP/POSTAL CODE] SUBJECT: demand for extension of payment date Dear [Contact name], This will acknowledge our telephone conversation of this date. 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NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the payment of [AMOUNT], receipt of which is acknowledged, the Claimant hereby finally and irrevocably releases the Payer from all liability to the Claimant, and settles all actions or causes of action against the Payer, for damages, loss or injury sustained by the Claimant, however arising, present and future, known and unknown at this time, relating to [DESCRIBE POTENTIAL LIABILITY SITUATION]. 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individuals with simple repayment terms","Personal Loan Agreement",{"situation":255,"recommended_template":256,"slug":257},"Installment loan with equal monthly payments over a fixed term","Installment Promissory Note","demand-for-payment-on-installment-promissory-note-D428",[259,262,265,268,271,274,277,280,283,286,289],{"term":260,"definition":261},"Maker","The party who signs the promissory note and promises to repay the loan — also called the borrower or obligor.",{"term":263,"definition":264},"Payee","The party to whom the loan is owed and to whom repayment must be made — also called the lender or holder.",{"term":266,"definition":267},"Principal","The original sum of money lent, before interest or fees are added.",{"term":269,"definition":270},"Acknowledgment","A formal declaration, typically made before a notary public, confirming that the signer executed the document voluntarily and is who they claim to be.",{"term":272,"definition":273},"Acceleration Clause","A provision that makes the entire remaining loan balance immediately due and payable upon a triggering event, such as a missed payment or breach of terms.",{"term":275,"definition":276},"Default","Failure by the maker to meet any obligation under the note — most commonly missing a scheduled payment — which triggers the lender's remedies.",{"term":278,"definition":279},"Usury","Charging an interest rate that exceeds the maximum rate permitted by law in the applicable jurisdiction — making the excess interest unenforceable or the note voidable.",{"term":281,"definition":282},"Amortization","The process of spreading loan repayment across equal periodic payments that cover both principal and interest, so the balance reaches zero at maturity.",{"term":284,"definition":285},"Notary Public","A state- or government-commissioned official authorized to witness signatures, administer oaths, and certify that a document was signed voluntarily by the identified parties.",{"term":287,"definition":288},"Recourse","The lender's legal right to pursue the borrower's personal or business assets beyond the collateral in the event of default — as opposed to a non-recourse note where recovery is limited to the pledged collateral.",{"term":290,"definition":291},"Holder in Due Course","A party who acquires a negotiable promissory note in good faith, for value, and without notice of defects — generally taking the note free of most defenses the maker could raise against the original payee.",[293,298,303,308,313,318,323,328,333,338],{"name":294,"plain_english":295,"sample_language":296,"common_mistake":297},"Parties and loan amount","Identifies the maker and payee by full legal name and address, and states the exact principal amount being borrowed.","FOR VALUE RECEIVED, [MAKER FULL LEGAL NAME] ('Maker'), located at [MAKER ADDRESS], promises to pay to the order of [PAYEE FULL LEGAL NAME] ('Payee'), located at [PAYEE ADDRESS], the principal sum of [DOLLAR AMOUNT] ([WRITTEN AMOUNT] DOLLARS).","Using a trade name or nickname instead of the maker's or payee's full legal name. A note payable to 'ABC Ventures' instead of 'ABC Ventures LLC, a Delaware limited liability company' creates an ambiguity that can delay enforcement or court filing.",{"name":299,"plain_english":300,"sample_language":301,"common_mistake":302},"Interest rate","States the annual interest rate, whether it is fixed or variable, and how interest is calculated — simple or compound, and the day-count convention used.","This Note shall bear interest on the outstanding principal at the rate of [INTEREST RATE]% per annum, calculated on the basis of a 365-day year, from the date of this Note until paid in full.","Setting an interest rate without checking the jurisdiction's usury ceiling. Many US states cap rates on business loans between 10% and 25% per annum; exceeding the cap can render the interest — or the entire note — unenforceable.",{"name":304,"plain_english":305,"sample_language":306,"common_mistake":307},"Repayment schedule","Defines when and how payments must be made — lump sum at maturity, monthly installments, or interest-only with a balloon — and specifies the maturity date.","Maker shall repay this Note in [NUMBER] equal monthly installments of $[AMOUNT] each, commencing on [FIRST PAYMENT DATE] and continuing on the [DAY] of each month thereafter, with the final installment due on [MATURITY DATE].","Stating 'monthly payments' without specifying the day of the month and the maturity date. Ambiguous timing makes it impossible to determine when default has occurred and gives the maker room to dispute the due date.",{"name":309,"plain_english":310,"sample_language":311,"common_mistake":312},"Prepayment","States whether the maker may repay all or part of the loan early and whether a prepayment penalty applies.","Maker may prepay all or any part of the outstanding principal at any time without penalty. Any partial prepayment shall be applied first to accrued interest and then to the outstanding principal balance.","Omitting the prepayment clause entirely. Without it, some jurisdictions apply a default rule that the lender can refuse early repayment or demand a make-whole premium, which surprises both parties.",{"name":314,"plain_english":315,"sample_language":316,"common_mistake":317},"Default and acceleration","Defines what constitutes a default, any grace period, and the lender's right to declare the full outstanding balance immediately due upon default.","If Maker fails to make any payment within [NUMBER] days of the due date, or if Maker becomes insolvent or files for bankruptcy protection, Payee may declare the entire unpaid principal balance and all accrued interest immediately due and payable without further notice.","No grace period before acceleration. Courts in several jurisdictions have refused to enforce immediate-acceleration clauses applied after a single missed payment where no cure period was provided, treating it as an unreasonable forfeiture.",{"name":319,"plain_english":320,"sample_language":321,"common_mistake":322},"Late charges","Sets a fixed or percentage penalty applied to any payment not received by a specified number of days after the due date.","If any payment is not received within [NUMBER] days of its due date, Maker shall pay a late charge equal to [X]% of the overdue payment amount, not to exceed $[CAP] per occurrence.","Setting a late charge so high it is characterized as a penalty rather than a genuine pre-estimate of loss. Courts may refuse to enforce punitive late fees and can reduce or void them, leaving the lender with no late-payment remedy at all.",{"name":324,"plain_english":325,"sample_language":326,"common_mistake":327},"Costs of collection and attorney's fees","Entitles the payee to recover reasonable attorney's fees and court costs if legal action is required to collect on the note.","In the event of default, Maker agrees to pay all costs of collection, including reasonable attorney's fees actually incurred by Payee in enforcing this Note, whether or not litigation is commenced.","Using a one-sided fee clause in a jurisdiction that requires mutuality. California and several other states convert unilateral fee clauses into mutual obligations by statute, exposing the lender to the borrower's fees if the lender loses.",{"name":329,"plain_english":330,"sample_language":331,"common_mistake":332},"Governing law and jurisdiction","Specifies which state's or country's law governs the note and where any legal proceedings must be brought.","This Note shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [STATE], without regard to its conflict-of-law principles. Maker consents to personal jurisdiction in [COUNTY], [STATE].","Choosing a governing law with no connection to either party's location. Courts will sometimes disregard a chosen law that has no reasonable relationship to the transaction, especially in consumer lending contexts.",{"name":334,"plain_english":335,"sample_language":336,"common_mistake":337},"Waiver of presentment and demand","The maker gives up the right to require the payee to formally demand payment or present the note before the payee can declare default or sue.","Maker hereby waives presentment for payment, demand, notice of demand, protest, and notice of dishonor, and consents to any extension of time for payment or other modification without affecting Maker's liability under this Note.","Omitting this clause and then relying on informal demand via email. Without a waiver, failure to make formal presentment in jurisdictions that require it can bar enforcement of the note entirely.",{"name":339,"plain_english":340,"sample_language":341,"common_mistake":342},"Notary acknowledgment block","A formal certification completed and signed by a notary public confirming the date, location, and voluntary execution of the note by the identified maker.","STATE OF [STATE] | COUNTY OF [COUNTY] | On [DATE], before me, [NOTARY NAME], a Notary Public, personally appeared [MAKER NAME], known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the person whose name is subscribed above, and acknowledged to me that they executed this Note freely and voluntarily. NOTARY SIGNATURE: __________ | Commission Expires: [DATE]","Having the notary complete the acknowledgment in advance, before the maker actually appears and signs. Pre-filled acknowledgment blocks are fraudulent, void the notarization, and can expose both parties to criminal liability for false certification.",[344,349,354,359,364,369,374],{"step":345,"title":346,"description":347,"tip":348},1,"Enter the parties' full legal names and addresses","Use the maker's and payee's complete registered legal names — individual or entity — and current mailing addresses. For business entities, include the entity type and state of formation.","If the maker is a business entity, confirm that the signatory has authority to bind the entity — a corporate resolution or operating agreement excerpt should be kept on file with the executed note.",{"step":350,"title":351,"description":352,"tip":353},2,"Set the principal amount and loan date","Enter the exact dollar amount in both numerals and written words to prevent alteration disputes. Record the date the funds are or will be disbursed — this is the date from which interest begins accruing.","If funds are disbursed in tranches rather than a single advance, use a line-of-credit promissory note or attach a disbursement schedule as an exhibit.",{"step":355,"title":356,"description":357,"tip":358},3,"Define the interest rate and confirm it does not exceed the usury ceiling","Enter the annual interest rate, specify whether it is fixed or variable, and state the day-count convention. Before finalizing, verify the maximum permissible rate for business loans in the governing jurisdiction.","For loans between related businesses or affiliates, the IRS Applicable Federal Rate (AFR) sets the minimum interest rate required to avoid imputed interest treatment under US tax law — check the current AFR before drafting.",{"step":360,"title":361,"description":362,"tip":363},4,"Complete the repayment schedule","Choose a repayment structure — lump sum at maturity, equal monthly installments, interest-only with a balloon, or demand — and specify the first payment date, payment day of the month, and maturity date.","If you choose monthly installments, use the template's amortization table to verify that the payment amount actually retires the full principal plus interest by the maturity date.",{"step":365,"title":366,"description":367,"tip":368},5,"Set default, grace period, and acceleration terms","Enter the number of days after a missed payment before default is declared (commonly 5–15 days), the events that trigger acceleration beyond missed payments (insolvency, bankruptcy, change of control), and any cure rights.","Include at least a 5-day grace period before acceleration to reduce the risk that a court will treat the clause as an unenforceable penalty in common-law jurisdictions.",{"step":370,"title":371,"description":372,"tip":373},6,"Choose the governing law and venue","Select the state or country whose law governs the note and the county where any legal proceedings must be filed. Choose a jurisdiction where at least one party is located or the transaction is centered.","For multi-state transactions, the payee's state is generally preferable as governing law because the payee controls enforcement and litigates in a home court.",{"step":375,"title":376,"description":377,"tip":378},7,"Execute signatures before a notary public","Both parties should sign in the presence of a licensed notary public who then completes the acknowledgment block with their commission details and official seal. The maker must appear in person before the notary.","Remote online notarization (RON) is now permitted in over 40 US states — confirm your state's RON statute before scheduling a remote session, and retain the audio-video recording required by most RON laws.",[380,384,388,392,396,400],{"mistake":381,"why_it_matters":382,"fix":383},"Setting an interest rate above the usury ceiling","A rate that violates the applicable usury statute can render all interest unenforceable — or in some states void the entire note — leaving the lender with no return on the loan and potentially no right to collect at all.","Check the maximum permissible interest rate for business loans in the governing jurisdiction before drafting. For US federal law, confirm whether the National Bank Act preemption applies to your lender's charter type.",{"mistake":385,"why_it_matters":386,"fix":387},"Omitting a grace period before acceleration","Courts in several US states and in Canada have refused to enforce immediate-acceleration clauses triggered by a single missed payment, treating the result as an unconscionable forfeiture with no opportunity to cure.","Include a grace period of at least 5 business days after a missed payment before the acceleration right is triggered, and require written notice to the maker.",{"mistake":389,"why_it_matters":390,"fix":391},"Completing the notary acknowledgment block before the maker appears","A pre-filled acknowledgment is fraudulent and void, invalidating the notarization. Courts have dismissed collection actions based on a note with a defective acknowledgment, and the notary risks losing their commission.","Leave the acknowledgment block entirely blank until the maker physically appears before the notary, presents identification, and signs in the notary's presence.",{"mistake":393,"why_it_matters":394,"fix":395},"Using a trade name instead of the maker's full legal entity name","A note naming 'Acme Ventures' instead of 'Acme Ventures LLC, a Delaware limited liability company' creates an ambiguity about who is obligated to pay. If the maker disputes identity, enforcement proceedings stall while the court resolves the question.","Confirm the maker's exact registered legal name from a state corporate registry search and use it verbatim in the parties clause and the signature block.",{"mistake":397,"why_it_matters":398,"fix":399},"No prepayment clause","Without an explicit prepayment right, the lender may argue the maker is locked into the full payment schedule, and some jurisdictions support that position — preventing early payoff or triggering a make-whole penalty the maker did not expect.","Add an explicit prepayment clause stating whether prepayment is permitted without penalty, and specify how partial prepayments are applied (interest first, then principal).",{"mistake":401,"why_it_matters":402,"fix":403},"Describing repayment as 'monthly' without specifying the payment date and maturity date","Ambiguous repayment terms make it impossible to pinpoint the exact date a payment is overdue, giving the maker grounds to dispute when default occurred and delaying or defeating collection efforts.","State the specific day of the month payments are due (e.g., the 1st), the date of the first payment, and the final maturity date on which all remaining principal and interest must be paid.",[405,408,411,414,417,420,423,426,429],{"question":406,"answer":407},"What is a promissory note with acknowledgment?","A promissory note with acknowledgment is a written, signed promise by a borrower to repay a specific sum of money to a lender under defined terms — interest rate, repayment schedule, and default conditions — with an added notary acknowledgment block that formally certifies the identity of the signer and confirms voluntary execution. The acknowledgment makes the note eligible for recording in public records and strengthens its enforceability in court.\n",{"question":409,"answer":410},"What is the difference between a promissory note and a loan agreement?","A promissory note is a relatively concise negotiable instrument — the maker's unconditional promise to pay. A loan agreement is a fuller bilateral contract that also covers the lender's obligations, conditions for disbursement, representations and warranties, covenants, and events of default in greater detail. For straightforward business loans, a promissory note is often sufficient; for larger or more complex financings, a loan agreement paired with a note is standard practice.\n",{"question":412,"answer":413},"Is a notarized promissory note more enforceable than an unnotarized one?","In most US jurisdictions, a promissory note does not need to be notarized to be legally binding — the maker's signature is generally sufficient. However, the notary acknowledgment adds a layer of authentication that makes it harder for the maker to later claim they did not sign the note, satisfies recording requirements in many states, and is required for certain secured transactions and real estate loans. Notarization is particularly important when the note may need to be filed with a court or recorder's office.\n",{"question":415,"answer":416},"What interest rate should I use in a promissory note?","The rate depends on the nature of the loan and applicable law. For business loans in the US, market rates typically range from 5% to 15% per annum depending on creditworthiness and term. The rate must not exceed the usury ceiling in the governing state — which varies widely, from 10% in California for non-bank lenders to higher caps in states like Delaware and New York for business loans. For loans between related parties or affiliates, the IRS Applicable Federal Rate sets the minimum rate to avoid imputed interest treatment under US tax law.\n",{"question":418,"answer":419},"Can a promissory note be transferred to another party?","Yes — a promissory note is generally a negotiable instrument under Article 3 of the Uniform Commercial Code in the US, meaning the payee can endorse and transfer it to a third party (called a holder). A party who acquires the note in good faith, for value, and without notice of defects becomes a holder in due course and generally takes it free of defenses the maker could have raised against the original lender. To restrict transferability, include a non-negotiable or non-assignable clause.\n",{"question":421,"answer":422},"What happens if the maker defaults on a promissory note?","Upon default, the payee typically has the right to declare the full outstanding balance immediately due and payable under the acceleration clause, pursue legal action to obtain a judgment, and then enforce that judgment against the maker's assets — bank accounts, receivables, or property. If the note is secured, the lender can also foreclose on or repossess the collateral. Collection proceedings timelines vary by jurisdiction, but a notarized note with clear default and acceleration language significantly speeds up the court process.\n",{"question":424,"answer":425},"Do I need a lawyer to draft a promissory note?","For routine business loans between established entities with straightforward terms, a high-quality template is generally sufficient. Legal review is advisable when the loan exceeds $100,000, when collateral is involved, when the note may be convertible to equity, when the parties are in different jurisdictions, or when the maker is an individual rather than a business entity. A lawyer reviewing a promissory note typically takes 1–2 hours and costs $200–$500.\n",{"question":427,"answer":428},"What is an acceleration clause and why does it matter?","An acceleration clause allows the lender to demand the entire remaining loan balance immediately upon a triggering event — typically a missed payment, bankruptcy filing, or breach of a covenant. Without one, a lender can only sue for missed installments as they fall due, not for the full outstanding balance. Including a well-drafted acceleration clause is one of the most important protections a lender can have, provided it includes a reasonable grace period and written-notice requirement.\n",{"question":430,"answer":431},"How does a promissory note interact with a security agreement or mortgage?","A promissory note records the debt obligation and the promise to repay. A security agreement (for personal property) or mortgage/deed of trust (for real property) records the collateral that secures the debt. Both documents are typically executed together for secured loans — the note references the security agreement, and the security agreement references the note. The note alone is an unsecured obligation; without the security agreement, the lender's claim ranks equally with unsecured creditors in a bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding.\n",[433,437,441,445],{"industry":434,"icon_asset_id":435,"specifics":436},"Real estate","industry-real-estate","Promissory notes in real estate transactions are almost always notarized to satisfy recording requirements and are paired with a deed of trust or mortgage securing the loan against the property.",{"industry":438,"icon_asset_id":439,"specifics":440},"Private lending and finance","industry-fintech","Private lenders rely on acknowledged promissory notes as standalone enforceable instruments for business-purpose loans that fall outside regulated banking channels, where a full loan agreement would be disproportionate to the deal size.",{"industry":442,"icon_asset_id":443,"specifics":444},"Technology and startups","industry-saas","Early-stage companies frequently use promissory notes to document bridge loans and convertible debt from angel investors, with the acknowledgment block satisfying diligence requirements for subsequent institutional investors reviewing the cap table.",{"industry":446,"icon_asset_id":447,"specifics":448},"Professional services","industry-professional-services","Law firms, accounting practices, and consulting firms use promissory notes to formalize partner buyouts, deferred compensation arrangements, and client financing plans where a notarized instrument strengthens enforceability without the cost of a full loan agreement.",[450,453,457,460],{"vs":91,"vs_template_id":451,"summary":452},"loan-agreement-D157","A loan agreement is a bilateral contract covering both the lender's and borrower's obligations in detail — covenants, representations, conditions precedent, and events of default — and is typically 10–30 pages. A promissory note is a concise negotiable instrument focused on the borrower's payment promise. For loans above $500K or those with collateral and conditions, a loan agreement paired with a note is standard; for simpler advances, the note alone is usually sufficient.",{"vs":454,"vs_template_id":455,"summary":456},"IOU","D{IOU_PLACEHOLDER_ID}","An IOU is an informal written acknowledgment of a debt — typically a single sentence with no repayment schedule, interest rate, or default terms. It is rarely enforceable in a meaningful way. A promissory note is a formal negotiable instrument with legal structure that courts recognize and enforce, making it the appropriate choice for any loan where repayment is not certain to happen voluntarily.",{"vs":245,"vs_template_id":458,"summary":459},"D{DEMAND_NOTE_PLACEHOLDER_ID}","A demand note has no fixed maturity date — the lender can call the full balance at any time with notice. A promissory note with a fixed repayment schedule gives the borrower certainty about payment dates and prevents surprise acceleration. Demand notes are appropriate for revolving credit or informal short-term advances; fixed-schedule notes are better suited to loans with a defined business purpose and planned repayment source.",{"vs":461,"vs_template_id":462,"summary":463},"Convertible Note Term Sheet","convertible-note-term-sheet-D13701","A convertible note is a promissory note that includes a mechanism for the principal to convert to equity at a future financing event, typically at a discount to the next round's price. A standard promissory note is a pure debt instrument with no equity component. Use a convertible note when the lender expects upside participation in a startup's growth; use a standard note when the lender wants a fixed return and no ownership stake.",{"use_template":465,"template_plus_review":469,"custom_drafted":473},{"best_for":466,"cost":467,"time":468},"Standard business loans under $100,000 between established entities with simple fixed repayment terms","Free","20–30 minutes",{"best_for":470,"cost":471,"time":472},"Loans above $100,000, cross-border transactions, related-party loans with IRS rate implications, or deals involving collateral","$200–$500","1–3 days",{"best_for":474,"cost":475,"time":476},"Complex secured financings, convertible instruments, syndicated loans, or notes intended for securitization or public recording","$1,000–$5,000+","1–3 weeks",[478,483,488,493],{"code":479,"name":480,"flag_asset_id":481,"note":482},"us","United States","flag-us","Promissory notes are governed by Article 3 of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) in all US states, which defines negotiability, transfer, and holder-in-due-course status. Usury limits vary dramatically by state — California caps non-bank lender rates at 10% for most loans, while Delaware imposes no ceiling on business-purpose loans. For related-party loans, the IRS Applicable Federal Rate establishes the minimum rate required to avoid imputed interest under IRC Section 7872.",{"code":484,"name":485,"flag_asset_id":486,"note":487},"ca","Canada","flag-ca","Promissory notes in Canada are governed by the federal Bills of Exchange Act, which applies uniformly across all provinces. Interest rates must comply with the Criminal Code's 60% per annum maximum effective annual rate for all lenders. Quebec civil law applies a distinct framework for notes executed in that province, and French-language versions may be required for provincially regulated transactions. Notarization is not legally required for enforceability but is standard practice for notes involving real property.",{"code":489,"name":490,"flag_asset_id":491,"note":492},"uk","United Kingdom","flag-uk","Promissory notes in the UK are governed by the Bills of Exchange Act 1882, which requires the note to be in writing, signed by the maker, and contain an unconditional promise to pay a fixed sum. There is no general statutory usury cap for business loans, but the Consumer Credit Act 1974 applies to loans to individuals and imposes unfair relationship provisions that courts can use to reopen oppressive terms. Notarization is not required for enforceability but may be needed if the note is to be used outside the UK.",{"code":494,"name":495,"flag_asset_id":496,"note":497},"eu","European Union","flag-eu","There is no unified EU promissory note statute; each member state has its own negotiable instruments law derived from the 1930 Geneva Conventions on Bills of Exchange and Promissory Notes, which most EU members have ratified. Interest rate regulation varies by country — France and Germany impose usury ceilings benchmarked to central bank reference rates, while other member states are more permissive for business loans. GDPR considerations apply to the extent the note contains personal data of an individual maker that is processed or stored by the lender.",[250,499,500,501,239,502,503,504,505,506,507,508],"term-sheet-D473","personal-guarantee-D405","security-agreement-D915","demand-for-extension-of-payment-date-D444","unilateral-liability-release-D1045","payment-plan-agreement-D12663","asset-purchase-agreement-for-a-retail-business-D931","letter-of-intent_acquisition-of-business-D5197","adhesion-to-the-unanimous-shareholder-agreement-D848","non-disclosure-agreement-nda-D12692",{"emit_how_to":199,"emit_defined_term":199},{"primary_folder":146,"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],"loan","legal","contract","promissory-note","notarized",0.95,"\u003Ch2>What is a Promissory Note With Acknowledgment?\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>A \u003Cstrong>Promissory Note With Acknowledgment\u003C/strong> is a legally binding written instrument in which the maker unconditionally promises to pay a specified sum of money to the payee — including principal, interest, and any applicable fees — according to a defined repayment schedule, with a formal notary acknowledgment block that certifies the signer's identity and confirms the note was executed voluntarily. Unlike a simple informal IOU or a basic loan memo, this document carries the full legal weight of a negotiable instrument under the Uniform Commercial Code in the US and equivalent statutes in other jurisdictions, meaning it can be transferred to third parties, filed with courts, and enforced against the maker's assets through summary proceedings in many states. The acknowledgment component elevates the note beyond a basic signed promise by creating an authenticated record that is difficult to repudiate and is accepted for recording in public registries.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Why You Need This Document\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Operating without a written promissory note — even between trusted business partners or related entities — exposes the lender to a complete loss of legal standing if the borrower disputes the terms, denies the loan exists, or becomes insolvent. Courts require clear written evidence of the principal amount, interest rate, and repayment terms before entering a judgment in a collection action; an oral agreement or a bank wire confirmation alone rarely satisfies that standard. The acknowledgment block specifically closes the most common defense in note-enforcement litigation — the maker's claim that they did not sign the document — because a notary's certification of identity and voluntary execution is treated as presumptive proof that requires clear and convincing evidence to overcome. For inter-company loans, related-party advances, and private lending transactions, a properly structured promissory note also satisfies IRS documentation requirements, prevents the loan from being recharacterized as a taxable dividend or contribution, and gives both parties a clean audit trail. This template provides the complete structure — parties, rate, schedule, default, acceleration, waiver, and acknowledgment — in a format that is ready to sign and legally sound in most common-law jurisdictions.\u003C/p>\n",1778773571235]