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Secured Promissory Note

    A Secured Promissory Note is a written, legally binding agreement where a borrower commits to repay a loan within a specified time. It’s different from an unsecured promissory note because the borrower has to insure the loan with collateral. Our secured promissory note is reviewed by a team of attorneys and lawyers, enabling the creation of a legal agreement fast. Download a sample today for free and start insuring your money from defaulters.

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Many people take loans in order to secure capital for their big financial commitments such as buying a house, starting a business, pursuing education, and many more. Such a huge capital is provided by the lender who receives back the loan payment along with interest from the borrower.

If you are also looking to either lend or borrow a large amount of money, you must consider using promissory notes, specifically secured promissory notes. In this article, we will discuss what a secured promissory note is, and how it differs from the unsecured promissory note.

What Is a Secured Promissory Note?

Broadly, a secured promissory note is referred to as the legally binding agreement between lender and borrower, which can be any individual or business. It contains details about the amount of loan and stipulates specific terms by which the borrower pays back the money loaned.

More importantly, a secured promissory note is backed by collateral as security for the lender. Moreover, this note enables the borrower to borrow money from the lender while receiving a lower interest rate.

Generally, lenders do not know whether they will get repayment of the money they have loaned to the borrower. Therefore, secured promissory notes are used in which the borrower provides the lender with valuable assets or property as collateral.

It allows the lender to claim loan repayment if the borrower defaults on agreed loan repayment. Of note, collateral can be any real estate as well as personal property.

In particular, if real property is offered as collateral, it will encompass either deed of trust or mortgage. However, in the case of personal property, a security agreement will be required.

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Taking collateral for the loans you give out shields you from risk arising from non-paying borrowers breaching the loan agreement. With our secured promissory note sample, you can draft a legally enforceable agreement to make sure you can take over the collateral due to non-payment. Access this template and customize it to your convenience and that of your borrowers.

Differences between a Secured and Unsecured Promissory Note

Usually, both secured and unsecured promissory notes contain similar key elements as required in the promissory note. However, there are a few differences between both types of notes.

More precisely, a secured promissory note offers security and assurances in the form of collateral to protect the lender against the borrower’s default on loan. On the flip side, the unsecured note is not backed by any collateral.

Unlike secured promissory note, unsecured note entails more risk and therefore, they are used when the amount of loan is low and less significant. Moreover, an unsecured loan can be used when the borrower is highly credible with good credit history.

A secured note offers great benefits for borrowers as they can seek for huge loans from a lender. However, an unsecured note attracts a lender who wants to earn high-interest rates on money loaned and short durations for loan repayments.

Furthermore, loans in the secured promissory note are reasonable as compared to an unsecured promissory note. This is because interest rates are lower in a secured note on large loan payments. Also, the time allotted for loan repayment in secured payment is longer than in an unsecured note.

What Information Is Included in a Secured Promissory Note?

The secured promissory note includes the following key information:

  • Complete names and address of the lender and borrower
  • Amount of loan being borrowed
  • The interest rate that is owed to the lender
  • Specific terms and conditions of the loan
  • Amount of time for loan repayment
  • A clause is also included in a secured note stating that the borrower may make loan repayment before the due date.

Furthermore, it is to note that a secured promissory note does not contain information about collateral that is offered by the borrower. In addition, secured promissory notes are signed in combination with a security agreement.

This security agreement stipulates information about collateral (asset or property) being offered by the borrower. It is advised that this security agreement should include information about collateral goods as much as possible.

Download a Legally Valid Secured Promissory Note Template Now

Taking collateral for the loans you give out shields you from risk arising from non-paying borrowers breaching the loan agreement. With our secured promissory note sample, you can draft a legally enforceable agreement to make sure you can take over the collateral due to non-payment. Access this template and customize it to your convenience and that of your borrowers.

Conclusion

In brief, lenders and borrowers are advised to use a secured promissory note when lending or borrowing a large amount of money. This is because it offers lenders security in the form of collateral if the borrower fails to make a loan repayment.

If you have decided to use a secured promissory note, you can visit our website CocoSign to find great templates for a secured promissory note. Besides, we also provide templates for different types of promissory notes.

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STANDARD PROMISSORY NOTE(SECURED)

 

 

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 beginning 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___.

 

  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. DUE ON SALE: This Note is secured by a security instrument described in Section 17 securing repayment of this Note, the property described in such security instrument may not be sold or transferred without the Lender’s consent. If Borrower breaches this provision, Lender may declare all sums due under this Note immediately due and payable, unless prohibited by applicable law.

 

  1. ACCELERATION: If the Borrower is in default under this Note or is in default under the security instrument securing repayment of this Note, and such default is not cured within ____ days after written notice of such default, then Lender may, at its option, 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 the security instrument or 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. CONFLICTING TERMS: In the event of any conflict between the terms of this Note and the terms of any security instrument securing payment of this Note, the terms of this Note shall prevail.

 

  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.

 

  1. SECURITY: THIS NOTE IS SECURED BY THE FOLLOWING:

 

______________________________________________________________________

 

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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