- Interest: Sets the interest rate on the loan. This can either be fixed, agreed to by the parties at the time of signing, or floating to reflect the Bank Bill Swap Rate (BBSW) which adjusts to meet the Reserve Bank of Australia’s cash rate.
- Default Interest: Activates when the amount to be paid to the lender is not paid when it becomes due, and tends to reflect the cost to the lender of the amount not being paid at the time it becomes due.
- Loan Clause: Dictates how and when the money is advanced to the lender by the borrower, the specific amount of money to be advanced, and conditions needed to be satisfied prior to money being advanced.
- Repayment Clause: Determines when and how the loan is repaid to the borrower.
A complex loan requires careful consideration and foresight of all potential present and future risks that may prevent your loan from being repaid. If you are considering lending a large sum of money, we would strongly recommend ordering a Complex Loan Agreement. This includes an added suite of additional legal clauses and conditions, designed to provide you with the highest level of protection possible, and therefore, the greatest chance possible to ensure that you are repaid in full.
This may include clauses which:
- require a guarantor sign a guarantee to ensure the loan agreement is complied with by the borrower.
- take security over the borrower’s assets (land, vehicle, etc).
- take security over the guarantor’s assets.
- require confidentiality over the terms of the agreement.
- set out how a defaulted payment is dealt with.
This includes Loan Facility Agreements, which allow for multiple loans to be taken from time to time by a borrower (capped at an agreed amount), and a set repayment term for each additional transfer (e.g. 2 months).
A Loan agreement is essential for any lending or borrowing arrangement in business and personal matters. It helps both parties understand their rights and obligations and reduces the chances of misunderstandings and disputes. In the case of a dispute between the parties a well drafted, legally binding loan agreement can serve as critical evidence of the parties’ intentions and the terms they agreed too. Because both parties agree to the terms at the outset of the loan this can also prevent relationship breakdown in the event of a dispute.
Are you planning on lending money to an individual, business and/or between entities (for example, your business and superfund)? Protect yourself and your business – set up your loan agreement contract to ensure the best possible chance of being repaid.
Don’t open yourself up to risk. Order a Loan Agreement from Arrow White Online today!
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