This sample promissory note (also available in Microsoft Word, PDF and plain text downloadable files) spells out how and when you are to be paid, and what happens if the borrower doesn't repay the ...

Promissory notes often qualify as a security, Bain says, so make sure you’re acting in accordance with both the relevant SEC rules and anti-fraud “blue sky” laws at the state level.

Learn about promissory notes: what they are, why they're important, different types, legal implications, and how to write one to protect your financial interests.

A promissory note is an agreement that lays out all the details of the loan. Here's what you need to know to write a personal loan promissory note.

Unsecured promissory note. Unlike a secured promissory note, an unsecured promissory note is for loans that are not backed by collateral and rely solely on the borrower’s promise to repay the debt.