Written promise to repay borrowed money with specific terms and conditions.
PROMISSORY NOTE
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, [BORROWER NAME] ("Borrower") promises to pay [LENDER NAME] ("Lender") the principal sum of $[AMOUNT].
1. PAYMENT TERMS
Principal and interest shall be paid in [NUMBER] equal monthly installments of $[PAYMENT AMOUNT], beginning on [START DATE].
2. INTEREST RATE
This note bears interest at the rate of [INTEREST RATE]% per annum, calculated on the unpaid principal balance.
3. MATURITY DATE
The entire unpaid principal balance and accrued interest shall be due and payable on [MATURITY DATE].
4. PREPAYMENT
Borrower may prepay this note in whole or in part at any time without penalty.
5. DEFAULT
If any payment is more than [DAYS] days late, the entire unpaid balance becomes immediately due and payable.
6. COLLECTION COSTS
If this note is placed with an attorney for collection, Borrower agrees to pay reasonable attorney fees and collection costs.
BORROWER: _________________ Date: ___________
[BORROWER NAME]
Witnessed by: _________________ Date: ___________
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A Promissory Note is a legally binding financial document where a borrower makes a written promise to repay a specific amount to a lender under agreed terms, interest rates, and payment schedules. Essential for personal loans, business financing, family loans, private lending, and informal credit arrangements, this note establishes clear repayment obligations and legal recourse for non-payment. The document typically includes principal amounts, interest calculations, payment schedules, maturity dates, default provisions, and collection procedures. Critical for lenders and borrowers who need documented loan agreements to ensure legal enforceability, protect against disputes, establish payment terms, and provide evidence of debt obligations for tax purposes and financial record-keeping in both personal and business lending situations.