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California Unsecured Promissory Note

    A California Unsecured Promissory Note is a legal document detailing a money lending agreement between lenders and debtors. Our customizable California Unsecured Promissory Note template helps you create a contract with a repayment deadline which, if breached, you can file a lawsuit. Grab a free copy today and secure the money you lend to friends and acquaintances.

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If you want to lend money to your family member or borrow money from your friend, you will find it beneficial to keep a legal record of lending or borrowing loans.

If you set out a schedule for loan repayment and write down specific terms and conditions, it is considered as a promissory note. There are two kinds of promissory notes which include ‘secured note’ and ‘unsecured note’.

If you are in California, you should use unsecured promissory notes when you are lending a loan to your family, friends, or any business. An unsecured note requires the borrower to reimburse the loan to the lender within a specified timeframe.

What Is a California Unsecured Promissory Note

California unsecured promissory note refers to a document that establishes the structure for a loan repayment between two lenders and borrower. It is a legally binding contract between both partiese which agree upon specified terms regarding the loan.

Unsecured promissory note California does not require the borrower to pledge any collateral to get the loan if the borrower defaults on the loan. Also, the lender will need to file a civil lawsuit in order to get back loan repayment.

One thing that differentiates an unsecured note from a secured promissory note is a risk. In an unsecured promissory note California, the lender is at increased risk throughout the contract.

This is because an unsecured note lacks a guarantee whether the lender will get back his/her money loaned or not if the borrower fails to pay back the loan. Therefore, this promissory note is reserved for borrowers with good credit history and high net worth.

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Lending money without a legal agreement between you and the other party can lead to challenges recovering the money later. Use our editable California Unsecured Promissory Note sample and lend money without collateral to people with good credit with the assurance that you can initiate legal action if the debtor fails to pay within the agreed time. Download your free template today and edit it to suit your needs.

What Is Included in a California Unsecured Promissory Note?

California unsecured promissory note is a straightforward and simple legal document under which the borrower is obliged to repay the loan to the lender. This document contains specific terms and conditions regarding loans along with its repayment structure. Other information that is included in California unsecured promissory note are as follows:

  • Full names of both borrower and lender
  • Address of both borrower and lender
  • The total amount of money that is being loaned
  • Accrued interest (if any) as per Article XV of California statutes, the interest rate should not exceed 10%.
  • Information regarding payment method- whether installments will be made biweekly, weekly, or monthly.
  • Signatures of both parties along with the witness’s sign and date to bring the agreement into effect.

Pros and Cons of California Unsecured Promissory Note

Whether you are a lender or a borrower, there are potential pros and cons of using a California unsecured promissory note.

Pros for Borrower

  • If you need a smaller amount of money, an unsecured promissory note is safer to use as it does not require any collateral.
  • If you don’t have sufficient credit history, an unsecured promissory note can be used to secure a loan from the lender.
  • Using an unsecured promissory note provides lenders with a repayment assurance.
  • There is no need to pledge any asset or property as collateral.

Cons for Borrower

  • You will need to pay a high-interest rate as opposed to a secured loan.
  • If you lack a good credit history, you will need to pay higher accrued interest.
  • You might also find it hard to obtain a loan due to poor credit scores.
  • If you lack funds to repay the loan, you might end up in small claim courts in case of default.

Pros for Lender

  • Lenders can get great returns due to the higher interest rate involved in unsecured promissory note California.
  • Lenders can also sell or borrow against the unsecured promissory note in case he/she needs money.

Cons for Lender

  • The unsecured promissory note has a higher risk for the lending party as compared to any other investments.
  • The lender will need to file a lawsuit against the borrower in case he/she fails to make a loan repayment. Collecting loan money through filing lawsuits is a time-consuming process that requires both time and energy of the lender.
  • It is also a difficult task for the lender to sell an unsecured promissory note as it is difficult to find a note buyer.

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Obtain a Customizable California Unsecured Promissory Note Sample Today

Lending money without a legal agreement between you and the other party can lead to challenges recovering the money later. Use our editable California Unsecured Promissory Note sample and lend money without collateral to people with good credit with the assurance that you can initiate legal action if the debtor fails to pay within the agreed time. Download your free template today and edit it to suit your needs.

Conclusion

This article has highlighted the importance of California unsecured promissory note along with its pros and cons. Now both parties are recommended to use this unsecured promissory note depending on its suitability for lender and borrower.

If you want to download great templates for California unsecured promissory note, you can check it on our website CocoSign. In addition, we also have different templates for other types of promissory notes.

DOCUMENT PREVIEW

CALIFORNIA PROMISSORY NOTE(UNSECURED)

 

 

 

ON THIS ____ DAY OF ____________________, 20___, _________________________________ [Name of Borrower], of _______________________ [Address of Borrower], hereinafter known as the “Borrower” promises to pay to _________________________________ [Name of Lender], of _______________________ [Address of Lender], hereinafter known as the “Lender”, the principal sum of ________________________ Dollars  ($__________________), with interest accruing on the unpaid balance at a rate of _______________ percent (___%) per annum in accordance with Article XV, Section 1 (Interest and Usury) of the California Statutes.

 

This shall begin as of the date above in the manner that follows:

 

  1. PAYMENTS: Borrower shall pay (check the applicable box)

 

- NO INSTALLMENTS.  Payment in full of principal and interest accrued shall be payable on the due date.

 

- INSTALLMENTS of principal and interest in the amount of ________________________ Dollars ($__________________)

 

   - INTEREST ONLY PAYMENTS on the outstanding principal balance.

 

If installments or interest only payments are checked above, such installment payment shall be due and payable on the (check the applicable box)

 

- ____ day of every month beginning on the ____ day of ____________________, 20___.

 

- Every week beginning on the ____ day of ____________________, 20___.

 

All payments shall be made to Lender at the address set forth below, unless Borrower is provided with written notice of an alternative address.

  1. DUE DATE: The full balance on this Note, including any accrued interest and late fees, is due and payable on the ____ day of ____________________, 20___.

 

  1. INTEREST DUE IN THE EVENT OF DEFAULT: In the event that the Borrower fails to pay the note, in full, on the due date or has failed to make an installment payment due within 15 days of the due date, unpaid principal shall accrue interest at the rate of _______________ percent (___%) per annum OR the maximum rate allowed by law, whichever is less, until the Borrower is no longer in default.

 

  1. ALLOCATION OF PAYMENTS:  Payments shall be first credited any late fees due, then to interest due and any remainder will be credited to principal.

 

  1. PREPAYMENT:  Borrower may pre-pay this Note without penalty.

 

  1. LATE FEES:  If the Lender receives any installment payment more than ____ days after the date that it is due, then a late payment fee of _________________ shall be payable with the scheduled installment payment along with any default interest due.

 

  1. ACCELERATION:  If the Borrower is in default under this Note and fails to make any payment owed and such default is not cured within ____ days after written notice of such default, then Lender may, at its option, shall declare all outstanding sums owed on this Note to be immediately due and payable, in addition to any other rights or remedies that Lender may have under state and federal law.

 

  1. ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND COSTS: Borrower shall pay all costs incurred by Lender in collecting sums due under this Note after a default, including reasonable attorneys’ fees. If Lender or Borrower sues to enforce this Note or obtain a declaration of its rights hereunder, the prevailing party in any such proceeding shall be entitled to recover its reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs incurred in the proceeding (including those incurred in any bankruptcy proceeding or appeal) from the non-prevailing party.

 

  1. WAIVER OF PRESENTMENTS: Borrower waives presentment for payment, notice of dishonor, protest and notice of protest.

 

  1. NON-WAIVER:  No failure or delay by Lender in exercising Lender’s rights under this Note shall be considered a waiver of such rights.

 

  1. SEVERABILITY:  In the event that any provision herein is determined to be void or unenforceable for any reason, such determination shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision, all of which shall remain in full force and effect.

 

  1. INTEGRATION:  There are no verbal or other agreements which modify or affect the terms of this Note.  This Note may not be modified or amended except by written agreement signed by Borrower and Lender.

 

  1. NOTICE:  

Any notices required or permitted to be given hereunder shall be given in writing and shall be delivered (a) in person, (b) by certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, (c) by facsimile, or (d) by a commercial overnight courier that guarantees next day delivery and provides a receipt, and such notices shall be made to the parties at the addresses listed below.

 

  1. EXECUTION: The Borrower executes this Note as a principal and not as a surety.  If there is more than one Borrower, each Borrower shall be jointly and severally liable under this Note.

 

SIGNATURE AREA

 

This agreement was signed the ____ day of ____________________, 20___ by the following:

 

_______________________                                                _______________________    

Lender’s Signature                                                               Borrower’s Signature

 

 

_______________________                                                _______________________    

Lender’s Printed Name                                                        Borrower’s Printed Name

 

 

_______________________                                                _______________________    

Witness’s Signature                                                             Witness’s Signature

 

 

_______________________                                                _______________________    

Witness’s Printed Name                                                       Witness’s Printed Name                                                        

 

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