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Promissory Note

Legal document in which one party promises to pay a specific amount to another party by a set date or on demand. Covers interest rate, payment schedule, and default terms.

Instructions

Borrower and Lender: Enter full legal names and addresses

Principal Amount: Specify the amount being borrowed

Interest Rate: Set the annual interest rate (check your state's usury laws for maximum limits)

Payment Schedule: Define monthly payments, lump sum, or other arrangements

Maturity Date: Set the date by which the full balance must be paid

Collateral: If secured, describe the collateral; if unsecured, note that

Default: Define what constitutes default and the consequences (acceleration, penalties)

Prepayment: State whether early payment is allowed without penalty

Note: Some states require specific disclosures for consumer loans. Check your state's lending laws.