Illinois Loan Agreement Template
This Loan Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into on ____ [Date] by and between ____ [Borrower's Full Name], with a mailing address of ____ [Borrower's Address], hereinafter referred to as the "Borrower," and ____ [Lender's Full Name], with a mailing address of ____ [Lender's Address], herein referred to as the "Lender." The parties agree as follows:
The principles of this Agreement are subject to the laws of the State of Illinois, including but not limited to the Illinois Interest Act (815 ILCS 205/) and the Illinois Consumer Installment Loan Act (205 ILCS 670/), where applicable. By agreeing to the terms laid out in this document, both parties agree to uphold the conditions under the laws of the State of Illinois.
1. Loan Amount and Terms
The Lender agrees to loan the Borrower ____ [Loan Amount], referred to hereafter as "the Principal," under the following conditions:
- Interest Rate: The loan will carry an annual interest rate of ____ [%].
- Repayment Schedule: The Borrower shall repay the Principal and any accrued interest in ____ [Number of Payments] payments, each in the amount of ____ [Payment Amount], commencing on ____ [Start Date] and then on the same day of each subsequent month until paid in full.
- Prepayment: The Borrower may prepay the loan in whole or in part at any time without penalty.
2. Use of Loan Funds
The Borrower agrees to use the loan funds for ____ [Purpose of Loan] and for no other purpose without the express written consent of the Lender.
3. Default and Remedies
In the event of a default, which includes failure to make any scheduled payment on time, the entire balance of the loan, including the principal and accrued interest, will become immediately due and payable at the Lender's option. Following default, the Lender is granted the right, as per Illinois law, to pursue all available legal remedies to collect the owed amount.
4. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed in all respects, including validity, interpretation, and effect, by the laws of the State of Illinois, United States.
5. Acknowledgment
Both the Borrower and the Lender acknowledge and agree that they have read and understood all the terms and conditions of this Agreement, are entering into it voluntarily, and believe the terms of this Agreement are fair and reasonable at the time of entering into this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.
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Borrower's Signature
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Lender's Signature