How to write a simple loan agreement?
1. Enter Both Parties Full Legal Names and Contact Information
Enter the date the agreement is entered into on and the full names and mailing addresses of both parties in the transaction:
- Date of Agreement – Write the date when the loan agreement is being signed.
- Borrower Information – Write the borrower’s full legal name and the borrower’s mailing address.
- Lender Information – Write the lender’s full legal name. and also provide the lender’s mailing address.
2. Loan Amount $ and Interest Rate
Put in writing the exact dollar amount of the loan. Then enter the interest rate.
- If interest applies:
- Check the box for “Bear Interest.”
- Add the interest rate % (percentage).
- State whether the interest is compounded annually, monthly, or other (explain if “other”).
- If no interest applies:
- Check “NOT Bear Interest.”
3. Loan Term
Write the final due date for full repayment.
Choose a repayment schedule:
Business Loan – For expansion or new equipment. If the business is new or in bad financial shape a personal guarantee by the owner of the entity may be required by the lender.
Car Loan – Used to purchase a vehicle usually with a term of 5 years (60 months).
FHA Loan – To purchase a home with bad credit (cannot be below 580). Requires the borrower to purchase insurance in the chance of default.
Home Equity Loan – Secured by the borrower’s home in case the funds are not paid-back.
PayDay Loan – Also known as a “cash advance”, requires the borrower to show their most recent pay stub and write a check from the bank account where they are paid by their employer.
Personal Loan – Between friends or family.
Student Loan – Provided by the federal government or privately in order to pay for academic studies at a college or university.
- Weekly Payments: Specify the amount and the day of the week.
- Monthly Payments: Specify the amount and the day of the month.
- Lump Sum: If the full amount will be repaid on the due date.
- Other: Provide details if the repayment structure is different.
- Unsecured – more than 700 score.
- Secured – less than 700 score.
4. Signatures
Depending on what type on loan, a contract is written up which includes:
- Interest Rate
- Period
- Payment Schedule
- Prepayment Penalties
- Principal Amount
5. The Loan is Funded
6. Fill Out Online Application
There are several online options available to access cash quickly, however, all of these loans come with high interest rates exceeding 200%. Personal loans are best to access to go through a reputable bank.
Sample Loan Agreement
TITLE. LOAN AGREEMENT
I. THE PARTIES.
This Loan Agreement (“Agreement”) made this
_____________________, 20____, is between:
Borrower:_____________________ with a mailing address of
__________________________________________ (“Borrower”) and
agrees to borrow money from:
Lender:_____________________ with a mailing address of
__________________________________________ and agrees to lend
money to the Borrower under the following terms:
II. LOAN AMOUNT.
The total amount of money being borrowed from the Lender to
the Borrower is $
_____________________ (“Borrowed Money”).
III. INTEREST RATE. The Borrowed Money shall: (check one)
☐– Bear Interest. The Borrowed Money shall bear interest at a rate of
____% compounded: (check one)
☐– Annually
☐– Monthly
☐– Other: __________________________________________.
☐– NOT Bear Interest.
There shall be no interest associated with the Borrowed Money. The Borrower’s only obligation to the Lender is to repay
the principal balance.
IV. TERM.
The total amount of the Borrowed Money, including principal and interest,
shall be due and payable on _____________________, 20____ (“Due Date”).
V. PAYMENTS. The Borrower agrees to repay the Borrowed Money to the Lender
under the following payment schedule: (check one)
☐– Weekly Payments. The Borrower agrees to repay the Lender a
payment of $_____________________ on the _____________________
of each week until the Due Date.
☐– Monthly Payments. The Borrower agrees to repay the Lender a
payment of $_____________________ on the ____ of each month until the Due Date.
☐– Lump Sum. The Borrower agrees to repay the Lender, in full, on the Due Date.
☐– Other. __________________________________________.
Hereinafter known as the “Payment Schedule.” All payments made by the
Borrower shall be first applied to any accrued interest and second to the principal
balance.
VI. LATE PAYMENT.
If the Borrower is late by more than ____ days for any
payment due, it shall be considered late. If a payment is late, the Borrower shall
be: (check one)
☐– Charged a Late Fee. The Borrower shall be charged a late fee equal to:
______________________________________________________________
☐– Not Charged a Late Fee. The Borrower shall not be charged a late fee.
VII. PREPAYMENT.
If the Borrower makes a payment prior to the Due Date, there
shall be: (check one)
☐– A Prepayment Penalty. If the Borrower makes a payment prior to the
Due Date, then there shall be a prepayment penalty of: (check one)
☐– Interest payments due as if the prepayments were not made.
☐– Other: __________________________________________.
☐– No Prepayment Penalty. If the Borrower makes a payment prior to
the Due Date, then there shall be no prepayment penalty of any kind.
VIII. SECURITY.
As part of this Agreement, the Borrower agrees to: (check one)
☐– Pledge Security. The Borrower agrees to secure this Agreement by
pledging the following collateral: _________________________________
(“Security”).
In the event the Borrower defaults under this Agreement, the Lender shall
obtain possession of the Collateral: (check one)
☐– In its entirety and without discount to the amount owed.
☐– Equal to the amount owed of which a sale may be required.
☐– Not Pledge Security. This Agreement shall not be secured by any
property or asset of the Borrower.
IX. REMEDIES.
No delay or omission on part of the holder of this Agreement in
exercising any right hereunder shall operate as a waiver of any such right or of
any other right of such holder, nor shall any delay, omission, or waiver on any
one occasion be deemed a bar to or waiver of the same or any other right on any
future occasion. The rights and remedies of the Lender shall be cumulative and
may be pursued singly, successively, or together, at the sole discretion of the Lender.
X. ACCELERATION.
The Lender shall have the right to declare the Borrowed Money to be immediately due and payable, including interest owed, if any of the following events are to occur:
a. Late Payment. If any payment is late that is due under the Payment
Schedule of more than 15 days;
b. Default. If the Borrower should default on any of the conditions of this
Agreement; or
c. Security. If assets or property that are pledged as Security as part of this
Agreement are transferred or sold.
XI. SUBORDINATION.
The Borrower’s obligations under this Agreement are subordinated to all indebtedness, if any, of the Borrower, to any unrelated third-party lender to the extent such indebtedness is outstanding on the date of this
Agreement and such subordination is required under the loan documents providing for such indebtedness.
XII. WAIVERS BY BORROWER.
All parties to this Agreement, including the
Borrower and any sureties, endorsers, and guarantors, hereby waive protest,
presentment, a notice of dishonor, and a notice of acceleration of maturity and
agree to continue to remain bound for the payment of principal, interest and all
other sums due under this Agreement notwithstanding any change or changes by
way of release, surrender, exchange, modification or substitution of any security
for this Agreement or by way of any extension or extensions of time for the
payment of principal and interest; and all such parties waive all and every kind of
notice of such change or changes and agree that the same may be made without
notice or consent of any of them.
XIII. DISPUTES.
In the event any payment under this Agreement is not paid when
due, the Borrower agrees to pay, in addition to the principal and interest
hereunder, reasonable attorney’s fees not exceeding a sum equal to the
maximum usury rate in the state of Governing Law of the then outstanding
balance owing on the Borrowed Amount, plus all other reasonable expenses
incurred by Lender in exercising any of its rights and remedies upon default.
XIV. SEVERABILITY.
If any provision of this Agreement or the application thereof
shall, for any reason and to any extent, be invalid or unenforceable, neither the
remainder of this Agreement nor the application of the provision to other persons,
entities, or circumstances shall be affected, thereby, but instead shall be
enforced to the maximum extent permitted by law.
XV. GOVERNING LAW.
This Agreement shall be construed and governed by the laws located in the state of
_____________________ (“Governing Law”).
XVI. SUCCESSORS.
All of the foregoing is the promise of Borrower and shall bind
Borrower and Borrower’s successors, heirs, and assigns; provided, however, that
Lender may not assign any of its rights or delegate any of its obligations
hereunder without the prior written consent of the holder of this Agreement.
XVII. ENTIRE AGREEMENT.
This Agreement contains all the terms agreed to by the parties relating to its subject matter, including any attachments or addendums. This Agreement replaces all previous discussions, understandings, and oral agreements. The Borrower and Lender agree to the terms and conditions and shall be bound until the Borrowed Amount is repaid in full.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Borrower and Lender have executed this Agreement as of
the day and year first above written.
Borrower’s Signature:_____________________ Date: _____________
Print Name: _____________________
Lender’s Signature:_____________________ Date: _____________
Print Name: _____________________
GUARANTOR (IF APPLICABLE): The Guarantor, known as _____________________, agrees to be liable and pay the Borrowed Amount, including principal and interest, in the event of the Borrower’s default. The Guarantor agrees to be personally liable under the terms and obligations of the Borrower in this Agreement.
Guarantor’s Signature:_____________________ Date:_____________
Print Name: _____________________