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Loan Agreement

Detailed loan agreement governing a loan between a lender and borrower.

LOAN AGREEMENT

THIS AGREEMENT is made as of [DATE], between [LENDER NAME] ("Lender") and [BORROWER NAME] ("Borrower").

1. LOAN AMOUNT

  • The Lender agrees to lend the Borrower the principal sum of $[AMOUNT] (the "Loan").
  • The Loan shall be disbursed on or about [DATE] by [METHOD].

2. PURPOSE

  • The Loan is for the purpose of: [DESCRIBE PURPOSE]
  • [ ] The Borrower shall not use the Loan for any other purpose without the Lender's written consent.

3. INTEREST

  • Interest rate: [%] per annum ([FIXED/VARIABLE]).
  • [IF VARIABLE]: Based on [INDEX] plus [%].
  • Interest accrues on the outstanding principal from the disbursement date.

4. REPAYMENT SCHEDULE

| Payment # | Due Date | Principal | Interest | Total | |-----------|---------|-----------|----------|-------| | 1 | [DATE] | $[AMOUNT] | $[AMOUNT] | $[AMOUNT] | | 2 | [DATE] | $[AMOUNT] | $[AMOUNT] | $[AMOUNT] |

  • Frequency: [MONTHLY/BIWEEKLY/WEEKLY]
  • First Payment Due: [DATE]
  • Final Payment Due: [DATE]
  • Payments to be made by [METHOD] to [ACCOUNT/ADDRESS].

5. PREPAYMENT

  • [ ] The Borrower may prepay without penalty.
  • [ ] Prepayment penalty: [%] of the prepaid amount.

6. SECURITY

  • [ ] Unsecured.
  • [ ] Secured by [COLLATERAL DESCRIPTION], per a Security Agreement dated [DATE].
  • [ ] Guaranteed by [GUARANTOR NAME], per a Guarantee Agreement dated [DATE].

7. BORROWER'S REPRESENTATIONS

The Borrower represents that:

  1. The information provided is true and accurate.
  2. The Borrower has the capacity to enter into this Agreement.
  3. The Loan proceeds will be used for the stated purpose.
  4. There are no pending legal proceedings that would affect repayment.

8. BORROWER'S COVENANTS

The Borrower shall:

  1. Make all payments on time.
  2. Notify the Lender of any material change in financial condition.
  3. Maintain insurance on any collateral [IF APPLICABLE].
  4. Not incur additional debt secured by the collateral without consent.

9. EVENTS OF DEFAULT

Default occurs if:

  1. Any payment is more than [NUMBER] days late.
  2. Any representation proves false.
  3. The Borrower becomes insolvent or files bankruptcy.
  4. The Borrower breaches any covenant.

10. REMEDIES ON DEFAULT

Upon default, the Lender may:

  1. Declare the entire Loan immediately due and payable.
  2. Charge default interest at [%] per annum.
  3. [IF SECURED] Take possession of and sell the collateral.
  4. Pursue any other remedies available at law.

10. GENERAL

  • Governing Law: [JURISDICTION]
  • Notices: [ADDRESSES]
  • Assignment: The Lender may assign this Agreement; the Borrower may not.
  • Entire Agreement: This is the entire agreement between the Parties.

Lender: _______________________ Date: __________

Borrower: _______________________ Date: __________

Witness: _______________________ Date: __________

Disclaimer: This template is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction. Consult a licensed lawyer in your jurisdiction before using or relying on this document.