Personal Loan Agreement Template

Created November 9, 2026 · Updated November 9, 2026

PERSONAL LOAN AGREEMENT

This Personal Loan Agreement (this "Agreement") is made and entered into as of [Effective Date] (the "Effective Date"), by and between:

[Full Legal Name of Lender], an individual residing at [Lender's Residential Address], [Lender's Identification Document Type and Number, if applicable] (the "Lender"); and

[Full Legal Name of Borrower], an individual residing at [Borrower's Residential Address], [Borrower's Identification Document Type and Number, if applicable] (the "Borrower").

The Lender and the Borrower are hereinafter referred to individually as a "Party" and collectively as the "Parties."

RECITALS

WHEREAS, the Lender and the Borrower are [friends / family members, specifically: describe relationship], and the Borrower has requested that the Lender extend to the Borrower a personal loan for the purpose described herein;

WHEREAS, the Lender is acting solely in a private and personal capacity, and not in the course of any trade, business, or profession of lending money;

WHEREAS, the Lender is willing to make such loan available to the Borrower on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement, including the Lender's right to require repayment on demand;

WHEREAS, notwithstanding their personal relationship, the Parties intend this Agreement to constitute a legally binding and enforceable obligation, and wish to record its terms in writing so as to avoid any future misunderstanding;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements contained herein, the advance of the Loan by the Lender, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:

  1. Definitions and Interpretation

    1. "Business Day" means any day other than a Saturday, a Sunday, or a day on which commercial banks in [City/Jurisdiction] are authorized or required by law to remain closed.

    2. "Demand Notice" means a written notice delivered by the Lender to the Borrower, in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement governing Notices, requiring the repayment of all or any specified portion of the Outstanding Obligations.

    3. "Demand Repayment Date" means the date falling [number] calendar days after the date on which a Demand Notice is deemed received by the Borrower, or such later date as the Lender may, in its sole discretion, specify in such Demand Notice.

    4. "Event of Default" means any of the events or circumstances described in the Section of this Agreement entitled "Events of Default," whether or not within the control of the Borrower.

    5. "Interest Rate" means the fixed rate of interest of [percentage]% per annum applicable to the outstanding Principal of the Loan, as more particularly provided in the Section of this Agreement entitled "Interest."

    6. "Late Fee" means the fee payable by the Borrower in respect of any amount not paid when due, calculated and payable in accordance with the Section of this Agreement entitled "Late Payment and Late Fees."

    7. "Loan" means the principal sum advanced or to be advanced by the Lender to the Borrower under this Agreement, and "Principal" means the amount of the Loan outstanding from time to time after giving effect to any repayments or prepayments thereof.

    8. "Outstanding Obligations" means, at any time, the aggregate of the Principal, all accrued and unpaid interest (including interest at the Default Rate), all Late Fees, and all costs, expenses, indemnities, and other sums owing by the Borrower to the Lender under or in connection with this Agreement, whether actual or contingent, present or future.

    9. In this Agreement, unless the context otherwise requires: headings are for convenience only and shall not affect interpretation; words importing the singular include the plural and vice versa; words importing any gender include every gender; references to a "person" include any individual, estate, trust, or legal entity; the words "include," "includes," and "including" shall be deemed to be followed by the words "without limitation"; references to any Party include its heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors, and permitted assigns; and no rule of construction shall apply to the disadvantage of a Party on the basis that such Party prepared this Agreement or any part of it.

  2. Loan Amount and Disbursement

    1. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Lender agrees to lend to the Borrower, and the Borrower agrees to borrow from the Lender, a principal sum of [Loan Amount in Words] ([Currency Symbol/Code] [Loan Amount in Figures]).

    2. The Loan shall be disbursed in a single advance on or before [Disbursement Date], or on such other date as the Lender may determine in its sole discretion, by [bank transfer / check / other method] to the following account of the Borrower: [Borrower's Bank Name, Account Holder Name, Account Number, and Routing/Identification Code] (the "Borrower Account").

    3. The obligation of the Lender to disburse the Loan is subject to the satisfaction, in form and substance satisfactory to the Lender, of the following conditions precedent: the due execution and delivery of this Agreement by the Borrower; the truth and accuracy of each representation and warranty of the Borrower on the date of disbursement; the absence of any Event of Default or any event which, with the giving of notice or the lapse of time or both, would constitute an Event of Default; and the delivery of such identification or other documents as the Lender may reasonably request.

    4. The Lender may, by written notice to the Borrower, waive or defer the satisfaction of any condition precedent, in whole or in part, and any such waiver or deferral shall not prejudice the right of the Lender to require the satisfaction of such condition at a later date.

    5. The Borrower irrevocably acknowledges that the transfer of the Loan to the Borrower Account, or its delivery by any other method agreed in writing, shall constitute full and conclusive evidence of the receipt of the Loan by the Borrower, and the Borrower shall, upon request of the Lender, execute a written acknowledgment of such receipt.

    6. The Loan is a single, non-revolving advance, and any amount of the Loan repaid or prepaid may not be re-borrowed. Nothing in this Agreement shall oblige the Lender to make any further or additional advance to the Borrower.

    7. If, prior to disbursement, any Event of Default occurs or any material adverse change occurs in the financial condition or circumstances of the Borrower which, in the reasonable opinion of the Lender, may impair the ability of the Borrower to perform its obligations under this Agreement, the Lender shall be entitled to cancel its commitment to make the Loan without any liability whatsoever to the Borrower.

  3. Manner and Application of Payments

    1. All payments to be made by the Borrower under this Agreement shall be made in [Currency] in immediately available and freely transferable funds, not later than [time] on the due date, to the following account of the Lender: [Lender's Bank Name, Account Holder Name, Account Number, and Routing/Identification Code], or to such other account or by such other method as the Lender may designate by written notice to the Borrower from time to time.

    2. All payments by the Borrower shall be made in full, without any set-off, counterclaim, abatement, or deduction of any kind whatsoever, whether arising under this Agreement, from the personal relationship of the Parties, or otherwise.

    3. If the Borrower is required by applicable law to make any deduction or withholding from any payment hereunder, the Borrower shall pay such additional amount as will ensure that the Lender receives, after such deduction or withholding, a net amount equal to the full amount which the Lender would have received had no such deduction or withholding been required.

    4. Whenever any payment hereunder falls due on a day that is not a Business Day, such payment shall be made on the immediately preceding Business Day.

    5. Any payment received by the Lender shall be applied in the following order of priority: first, to costs, expenses, and indemnities owing under this Agreement; second, to any Late Fees; third, to accrued and unpaid interest at the Default Rate; fourth, to other accrued and unpaid interest; and fifth, to the reduction of the Principal. Notwithstanding the foregoing, following the occurrence of an Event of Default, the Lender may apply any payment received to the Outstanding Obligations in such order as the Lender, in its sole discretion, may determine.

    6. A payment shall be deemed made only upon the actual receipt of cleared funds in the account designated by the Lender, and any payment by check or other instrument shall be conditional upon its final collection. The Borrower shall bear all bank charges, transfer fees, and currency conversion costs incurred in effecting any payment.

    7. The acceptance by the Lender of any partial payment, or of any payment marked "paid in full" or bearing any similar endorsement or accompanying statement, shall not constitute an accord and satisfaction, shall not waive the right of the Lender to recover the balance of the Outstanding Obligations, and shall not operate to extend the time for payment of any amount due.

    8. The records maintained by the Lender of the amounts advanced, paid, and outstanding under this Agreement shall, in the absence of manifest error, constitute conclusive evidence of the Outstanding Obligations.

  4. Purpose of the Loan

    1. The Borrower shall use the proceeds of the Loan solely and exclusively for the following purpose: [Describe Purpose of the Loan] (the "Permitted Purpose").

    2. The Borrower represents and agrees that the Loan is made for personal, family, or household purposes, and that no part of the proceeds of the Loan shall be used for any commercial, speculative, or business undertaking unless the Lender has given its prior written consent thereto.

    3. The Borrower shall not, directly or indirectly, use the proceeds of the Loan, or permit such proceeds to be used, for any unlawful purpose, in any manner which would contravene any applicable law or regulation, or for the repayment or refinancing of any other indebtedness of the Borrower, save to the extent that such repayment or refinancing constitutes the Permitted Purpose.

    4. The Borrower shall, within [number] Business Days of any written request by the Lender, furnish to the Lender such receipts, invoices, statements, or other evidence as the Lender may reasonably require to verify the application of the proceeds of the Loan to the Permitted Purpose.

    5. The Lender shall be under no duty or obligation to monitor or verify the application of the proceeds of the Loan, and shall bear no responsibility or liability for any use or misapplication thereof, nor for the success, suitability, or outcome of the Permitted Purpose.

    6. The failure of the Permitted Purpose, in whole or in part, for any reason whatsoever, shall not relieve, reduce, or suspend any obligation of the Borrower under this Agreement.

  5. Interest

    1. The Principal shall bear interest at the Interest Rate from and including the date of disbursement of the Loan until the date on which the Principal is repaid in full, both before and after any demand or judgment.

    2. Interest shall accrue on a daily basis and shall be calculated on the basis of the actual number of days elapsed and a year of 365 days.

    3. Accrued interest shall be payable [monthly in arrears on the [day] day of each calendar month / quarterly in arrears / together with the Principal on the Demand Repayment Date], and in any event all accrued and unpaid interest shall be payable in full on the Demand Repayment Date or upon any repayment or prepayment of the Principal, to the extent of the interest accrued on the amount so repaid or prepaid.

    4. The Interest Rate is fixed for the entire term of the Loan and shall not be subject to any variation, adjustment, or reduction by reason of any change in market rates, the financial circumstances of the Borrower, or the personal relationship of the Parties, save by an amendment executed in accordance with this Agreement.

    5. From and after the occurrence of an Event of Default, or from and after any Demand Repayment Date on which the amount demanded remains unpaid, and for so long as such default or non-payment continues, the Outstanding Obligations shall bear interest at a rate equal to the Interest Rate plus [percentage]% per annum (the "Default Rate").

    6. To the extent permitted by applicable law, any interest which is not paid when due shall be added to the Principal on [the last day of each calendar month], and shall thereafter itself bear interest at the rate applicable to the Principal.

    7. It is the intention of the Parties to comply strictly with all applicable laws limiting the maximum rate of interest that may lawfully be charged. If any interest, fee, or charge contracted for, charged, or received under this Agreement would exceed the maximum amount permitted by applicable law, such amount shall automatically be reduced to the maximum lawful amount, and any excess actually received by the Lender shall be credited against the Principal or, if the Principal has been repaid in full, refunded to the Borrower, and the Lender shall have no further liability in respect thereof.

  6. Representations and Warranties

    1. The Borrower represents and warrants to the Lender that the Borrower is of full legal age and has full legal capacity, power, and authority to enter into, execute, deliver, and perform this Agreement.

    2. The Borrower represents and warrants that this Agreement constitutes the legal, valid, and binding obligation of the Borrower, enforceable against the Borrower in accordance with its terms, and that the personal relationship between the Parties shall not be asserted by the Borrower as a ground for challenging the validity or enforceability hereof.

    3. The Borrower represents and warrants that the execution, delivery, and performance of this Agreement do not and will not contravene any law, judgment, or order binding upon the Borrower, or result in a breach of or default under any agreement, instrument, or obligation to which the Borrower is a party or by which any of the Borrower's assets is bound.

    4. The Borrower represents and warrants that all information, whether written or oral, furnished by or on behalf of the Borrower to the Lender in connection with this Agreement, including information concerning the Borrower's income, assets, liabilities, and employment, is true, complete, and accurate in all material respects and does not omit any fact the omission of which would render such information misleading.

    5. The Borrower represents and warrants that no litigation, arbitration, or administrative proceeding is pending or, to the Borrower's knowledge, threatened against the Borrower which, if adversely determined, could reasonably be expected to impair the ability of the Borrower to perform its obligations hereunder, and that the Borrower is not insolvent, has not committed any act of bankruptcy, and is able to pay its debts as they fall due.

    6. The Borrower represents and warrants that the Borrower has not relied upon any statement, representation, assurance, or advice of the Lender, whether financial, legal, tax, or otherwise, in deciding to enter into this Agreement, and that the Borrower has been afforded a full opportunity to obtain independent legal and financial advice prior to its execution.

    7. The Lender represents and warrants to the Borrower that the Lender has full legal capacity to enter into this Agreement and that the funds constituting the Loan are lawfully owned by the Lender.

    8. Each representation and warranty of the Borrower set forth in this Section shall be deemed repeated by the Borrower on the date of disbursement of the Loan and on each day thereafter until all Outstanding Obligations have been paid and discharged in full, by reference to the facts and circumstances then existing.

  7. Repayment on Demand

    1. The Loan and all other Outstanding Obligations are repayable ON DEMAND. The Lender may, at any time and from time to time, in its sole and absolute discretion, with or without cause, and whether or not any Event of Default has occurred, demand repayment of all or any part of the Outstanding Obligations by delivering a Demand Notice to the Borrower.

    2. Upon delivery of a Demand Notice, the Borrower shall pay to the Lender, on or before the Demand Repayment Date, the full amount of the Outstanding Obligations or such portion thereof as is specified in the Demand Notice, together with all interest accrued thereon up to and including the date of actual payment.

    3. A Demand Notice requiring repayment of only a portion of the Outstanding Obligations shall not prejudice the right of the Lender to deliver one or more further Demand Notices in respect of the remaining balance at any time.

    4. Pending the delivery of a Demand Notice, the Borrower [shall / may] make voluntary periodic payments toward the Outstanding Obligations in the amount of [Installment Amount] on [the [day] day of each calendar month / other frequency], commencing on [First Payment Date]. The Borrower acknowledges that any such periodic payment arrangement is an accommodation granted by the Lender for the convenience of the Borrower only, and that neither the existence of such arrangement nor the Lender's acceptance of any payment thereunder shall limit, condition, or postpone the Lender's right to demand repayment at any time in accordance with this Section.

    5. The Borrower expressly acknowledges and agrees that no provision of this Agreement, no course of dealing between the Parties, no oral statement or assurance made by the Lender, and no aspect of the friendship or family relationship between the Parties shall be construed as establishing any fixed term for the Loan, any minimum period during which repayment may not be demanded, or any requirement that the Lender have cause or justification for making a demand.

    6. Without prejudice to the Lender's right to demand repayment at any earlier time, if no Demand Notice has been delivered on or before [Long-Stop Maturity Date], all Outstanding Obligations shall become due and payable in full on such date without the necessity of any demand or notice.

    7. The obligations of the Borrower under this Section shall be absolute and unconditional, and the Borrower hereby waives, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, presentment, protest, notice of dishonor, and any other notice or formality not expressly required by this Agreement.

  8. Covenants of the Borrower

    1. The Borrower covenants and agrees with the Lender that, for so long as any Outstanding Obligations remain unpaid, the Borrower shall perform each of the undertakings set forth in this Section.

    2. The Borrower shall punctually pay all amounts falling due under this Agreement on the dates and in the manner specified herein, and shall comply fully with each of its other obligations hereunder.

    3. The Borrower shall notify the Lender in writing, promptly and in any event within [number] Business Days, upon becoming aware of the occurrence of any Event of Default or any event which, with the giving of notice or the lapse of time or both, would constitute an Event of Default, specifying the details thereof and the steps being taken to remedy the same.

    4. The Borrower shall notify the Lender in writing, within [number] Business Days, of any change in the Borrower's residential address, telephone number, email address, or employment, and of any material adverse change in the Borrower's income, assets, liabilities, or financial condition.

    5. The Borrower shall, within [number] Business Days of any written request by the Lender, furnish to the Lender such information and documents concerning the Borrower's financial condition, including evidence of income and statements of assets and liabilities, as the Lender may reasonably request.

    6. The Borrower shall not, without the prior written consent of the Lender, sell, transfer, gift, or otherwise dispose of all or any substantial part of the Borrower's assets for less than their fair market value, or incur or guarantee any further indebtedness in an aggregate amount exceeding [Amount], where such disposal or indebtedness could reasonably be expected to impair the Borrower's ability to repay the Outstanding Obligations.

    7. The Borrower shall not relocate the Borrower's principal residence outside [Jurisdiction] without giving the Lender at least [number] days' prior written notice thereof.

    8. The Borrower shall, at its own cost, promptly execute and deliver such further documents, acknowledgments, and instruments, and do such further acts, as the Lender may reasonably require to evidence, preserve, or give full effect to the rights of the Lender under this Agreement.

  9. Prepayment

    1. The Borrower may, at any time prior to the delivery of a Demand Notice, prepay the whole or any part of the Principal without premium or penalty, provided that the Borrower gives the Lender not less than [number] Business Days' prior written notice of its intention to do so, specifying the amount and the date of such prepayment.

    2. Any notice of prepayment shall be irrevocable, and the Borrower shall be bound to prepay the amount specified therein on the date specified therein.

    3. Each partial prepayment shall be in a minimum amount of [Minimum Prepayment Amount] or, if less, the entire balance of the Principal then outstanding.

    4. Every prepayment shall be accompanied by all interest accrued on the amount prepaid up to and including the date of prepayment, together with any Late Fees, costs, and other sums then due and payable under this Agreement.

    5. Any amount prepaid shall be applied in accordance with the order of priority set forth in the Section of this Agreement entitled "Manner and Application of Payments," and any amount applied to the Principal shall reduce the Principal in inverse order of maturity of any voluntary periodic payments then contemplated.

    6. No partial prepayment shall postpone, reduce, or otherwise affect the right of the Lender to demand repayment of the remaining Outstanding Obligations at any time, nor shall any partial prepayment relieve the Borrower of the obligation to continue any voluntary periodic payments then in effect unless the Lender agrees otherwise in writing.

    7. Any amount prepaid may not be re-borrowed, and the Lender shall have no obligation to make available to the Borrower any amount equal to or in substitution for any amount prepaid.

  10. Late Payment and Late Fees

    1. If any amount payable under this Agreement, whether in respect of Principal, interest, or any other sum, is not received by the Lender in full within [number] calendar days after the date on which it falls due (the "Grace Period"), the Borrower shall pay to the Lender a Late Fee in an amount equal to the greater of [percentage]% of the overdue amount and [Fixed Late Fee Amount].

    2. An additional Late Fee, calculated in the same manner, shall become payable in respect of each successive period of [number] calendar days during which any overdue amount, or any part thereof, remains unpaid after the expiration of the Grace Period.

    3. Each Late Fee shall become due and payable immediately upon its accrual, without the necessity of any demand or notice by the Lender.

    4. The Parties acknowledge and agree that the Late Fee represents a fair and reasonable pre-estimate of the administrative costs, inconvenience, and loss of use of funds which the Lender will suffer by reason of late payment, the precise amount of which would be impracticable or extremely difficult to ascertain, and that the Late Fee does not constitute a penalty.

    5. The Late Fee shall be payable in addition to, and not in substitution for, interest at the Default Rate and any other right or remedy available to the Lender under this Agreement or applicable law.

    6. If any payment made by the Borrower is dishonored, returned, reversed, or otherwise fails to clear for any reason, the Borrower shall pay to the Lender, in addition to any Late Fee, a returned payment fee of [Returned Payment Fee Amount], together with any charges imposed upon the Lender by its bank in connection therewith.

    7. The aggregate amount of Late Fees chargeable under this Agreement shall in no event exceed the maximum amount permitted by applicable law, and the Lender's acceptance of any late payment or Late Fee shall not constitute a waiver of the Borrower's default or of any other right of the Lender in respect thereof.

  11. Events of Default

    1. It shall constitute an Event of Default if the Borrower fails to pay any amount payable under this Agreement on the date and in the manner required hereunder, including any amount specified in a Demand Notice on or before the Demand Repayment Date, and such failure continues beyond the expiration of the Grace Period.

    2. It shall constitute an Event of Default if the Borrower fails to perform or observe any covenant or obligation under this Agreement (other than a payment obligation), and, where such failure is in the opinion of the Lender capable of remedy, such failure is not remedied within [number] days after the earlier of the Borrower becoming aware thereof and the Lender giving written notice thereof to the Borrower.

    3. It shall constitute an Event of Default if any representation, warranty, or statement made or deemed repeated by the Borrower in or pursuant to this Agreement, or in any document delivered in connection herewith, proves to have been incorrect, incomplete, or misleading in any material respect when made or deemed repeated.

    4. It shall constitute an Event of Default if the Borrower becomes insolvent or is unable or admits inability to pay its debts as they fall due; files or has filed against it any petition in bankruptcy or for any similar relief; makes a general assignment for the benefit of creditors; proposes or enters into any composition or arrangement with its creditors generally; or has a receiver, trustee, custodian, or similar officer appointed over all or any substantial part of its assets.

    5. It shall constitute an Event of Default if any judgment, order, attachment, garnishment, execution, or distress in an amount exceeding [Amount] is entered, levied, or enforced against the Borrower or any of the Borrower's assets and is not discharged, stayed, or satisfied within [number] days.

    6. It shall constitute an Event of Default if the Borrower dies or is declared by any competent authority to be legally incapacitated or of unsound mind.

    7. It shall constitute an Event of Default if the Borrower uses the proceeds of the Loan, or any part thereof, otherwise than for the Permitted Purpose, or if the Borrower repudiates or evidences an intention to repudiate this Agreement, or if it becomes unlawful for the Borrower to perform any of its obligations hereunder.

    8. It shall constitute an Event of Default if any event or series of events occurs which, in the reasonable opinion of the Lender, has or could reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on the financial condition of the Borrower or on the ability of the Borrower to perform its obligations under this Agreement.

  12. Remedies of the Lender

    1. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, and at any time thereafter while the same is continuing, the Lender may, by written notice to the Borrower, declare all or any part of the Outstanding Obligations to be immediately due and payable, whereupon the same shall become immediately due and payable without any further demand, protest, or notice of any kind, all of which the Borrower hereby expressly waives; provided that, upon the occurrence of an Event of Default relating to the insolvency or bankruptcy of the Borrower, all Outstanding Obligations shall become immediately due and payable automatically, without any declaration or notice.

    2. The rights of the Lender under the preceding clause are in addition to, and not in limitation of, the Lender's right to demand repayment at any time in accordance with the Section of this Agreement entitled "Repayment on Demand."

    3. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, the Lender shall be entitled, to the extent permitted by applicable law, to set off any matured obligation owing by the Borrower under this Agreement against any obligation, whether or not matured, owed by the Lender to the Borrower, regardless of the place of payment or the currency of either obligation.

    4. The Lender may commence and prosecute such legal proceedings as it deems appropriate to recover the Outstanding Obligations, to enforce any judgment obtained, and to protect and enforce its rights under this Agreement, including by seeking any provisional, interim, or protective relief available under applicable law.

    5. In the event of the death or legal incapacity of the Borrower, the Outstanding Obligations shall constitute a debt of and claim against the estate of the Borrower, and shall be binding upon and enforceable against the Borrower's heirs, executors, administrators, guardians, and legal representatives to the extent of the assets of such estate.

    6. The rights and remedies of the Lender under this Agreement are cumulative and are in addition to, and not exclusive of, any rights or remedies provided by law or in equity, and may be exercised separately, successively, or concurrently in such order as the Lender may determine.

    7. The Lender shall be under no obligation to exercise any right or remedy in any particular order, to pursue any other person or asset before proceeding against the Borrower, or to marshal any assets in favor of the Borrower or any other person.

  13. Costs and Expenses

    1. The Borrower shall reimburse the Lender, upon demand, for all reasonable and documented costs and expenses, including legal fees, incurred by the Lender in connection with the negotiation, preparation, and execution of this Agreement, up to a maximum aggregate amount of [Cap Amount].

    2. The Borrower shall pay to the Lender, upon demand, all costs, charges, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, court costs, collection agency fees, and the fees of any other professional advisers, incurred by the Lender in connection with the preservation, enforcement, or attempted enforcement of any of its rights under this Agreement, or in connection with the collection of any of the Outstanding Obligations, whether or not legal proceedings are commenced.

    3. The Borrower shall pay any stamp duty, documentary tax, registration fee, or similar tax or charge payable in connection with the execution, delivery, performance, or enforcement of this Agreement, and shall indemnify the Lender against any liability arising from any delay or omission by the Borrower in paying the same.

    4. The Borrower shall indemnify and hold harmless the Lender from and against any and all losses, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses which the Lender may sustain or incur as a consequence of the occurrence of any Event of Default or any breach by the Borrower of its obligations under this Agreement.

    5. Any amount payable by the Borrower under this Section which is not paid on demand shall bear interest at the Default Rate from the date of demand until the date of actual payment, both before and after judgment.

    6. Nothing in this Section shall render the Borrower liable for any tax imposed upon or measured by the income of the Lender, including any tax on interest received by the Lender under this Agreement, which shall be borne solely by the Lender.

  14. Notices

    1. Any notice, demand, consent, or other communication required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and in the English language, and shall be delivered by hand, by recognized overnight courier, by registered or certified mail with return receipt requested, or by email.

    2. Notices shall be addressed to the relevant Party at the residential address or email address set forth beneath such Party's signature at the end of this Agreement, or at such other address or email address as such Party may designate by not less than [number] Business Days' prior written notice to the other Party given in accordance with this Section.

    3. A notice shall be deemed received: if delivered by hand, at the time of delivery; if sent by overnight courier, on the first Business Day following dispatch; if sent by registered or certified mail, on the [number] Business Day following posting; and if sent by email, at the time of transmission, provided that no automated message indicating non-delivery is received by the sender; and provided further that any notice deemed received after [time] or on a day which is not a Business Day shall be deemed received on the next Business Day.

    4. A Demand Notice or any other notice delivered to the last address or email address of the Borrower notified to the Lender in accordance with this Section shall be valid and effective notwithstanding any refusal by the Borrower to accept delivery, any failure of the Borrower to collect or read the same, or any change of address of which the Lender has not been duly notified.

    5. Informal communications between the Parties, including by text message, instant messaging application, telephone, or in person, shall not constitute valid notice for the purposes of this Agreement, save that the Lender may, in its sole discretion, treat any written electronic communication from the Borrower as valid notice binding upon the Borrower.

    6. The Borrower shall bear the sole risk of any failure to receive notice resulting from the Borrower's failure to comply with its obligation to notify the Lender of any change in its contact details.

  15. Assignment

    1. The Borrower shall not assign, transfer, delegate, novate, or otherwise dispose of any of its rights or obligations under this Agreement, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of the Lender, and any purported assignment, transfer, or delegation in contravention of this clause shall be null and void.

    2. The Lender may at any time assign, transfer, pledge, or otherwise dispose of all or any part of its rights, benefits, and obligations under this Agreement, including the right to receive payment of the Outstanding Obligations, to any person without the consent of the Borrower, and shall give written notice of any such assignment or transfer to the Borrower.

    3. Following receipt of notice of any assignment or transfer by the Lender, the Borrower shall make all payments to the assignee or transferee in accordance with such notice, and the assignee or transferee shall be entitled to enforce this Agreement as if it were the original Lender, without any defense, set-off, or counterclaim which the Borrower may have against the Lender.

    4. The Lender may disclose to any actual or prospective assignee or transferee, and to its professional advisers, such information concerning the Borrower and this Agreement as the Lender considers appropriate, subject to such recipient being informed of the confidential nature of such information.

    5. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors, and permitted assigns, and, in the event of the death of the Lender, the Lender's rights hereunder shall pass to and be exercisable by the Lender's estate and its personal representatives.

  16. Amendment and Waiver

    1. No amendment, modification, supplement, or variation of this Agreement shall be effective unless made in writing, expressly referring to this Agreement, and signed by or on behalf of both Parties.

    2. The Parties expressly agree that no oral agreement, understanding, promise, or assurance, whether made before or after the Effective Date, and whether made in the course of their personal relationship or otherwise, shall amend, vary, or supplement this Agreement or forgive, reduce, or extend the time for payment of any of the Outstanding Obligations.

    3. No waiver by the Lender of any right, remedy, breach, or default under this Agreement shall be effective unless made in writing and signed by the Lender, and any such waiver shall be effective only in the specific instance and for the specific purpose for which it is given.

    4. No failure or delay by the Lender in exercising any right, power, or remedy under this Agreement shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right, power, or remedy preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, power, or remedy.

    5. The Borrower acknowledges that the Lender may, by reason of the friendship or family relationship between the Parties, from time to time grant informal indulgences, extensions of time, or other accommodations to the Borrower, and agrees that no such indulgence, extension, or accommodation shall constitute a waiver of any right of the Lender, establish any course of dealing, or create any expectation that similar indulgence will be granted in the future.

    6. Any forgiveness or release of all or any part of the Outstanding Obligations shall be effective only if expressly stated in a written instrument signed by the Lender which specifically identifies the amount forgiven or released.

  17. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

    1. This Agreement, and any non-contractual obligations arising out of or in connection with it, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Governing Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

    2. In recognition of their personal relationship, the Parties shall endeavor in good faith to resolve any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement, including any question regarding its existence, validity, interpretation, performance, breach, or termination (a "Dispute"), through direct and amicable negotiation for a period of [number] days following written notice of the Dispute by either Party to the other.

    3. If a Dispute is not resolved through negotiation within the period specified in the preceding clause, either Party may, by mutual written agreement, refer such Dispute to non-binding mediation before a mediator agreed upon by the Parties in [City/Jurisdiction], the costs of which shall be shared equally between the Parties, save as otherwise provided in the Section of this Agreement entitled "Costs and Expenses."

    4. Nothing in the preceding clauses shall restrict, delay, or condition the right of the Lender to deliver a Demand Notice, to accelerate the Outstanding Obligations, to commence proceedings for the recovery of any sum due and unpaid, or to seek any urgent, interim, or protective relief at any time.

    5. Subject to the foregoing, the Borrower irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in [City/County and Jurisdiction] for the resolution of any Dispute; provided that nothing herein shall limit the right of the Lender to bring proceedings against the Borrower in any other court of competent jurisdiction, nor shall the taking of proceedings in one or more jurisdictions preclude the Lender from taking proceedings in any other jurisdiction, whether concurrently or not.

    6. The Borrower irrevocably waives any objection which it may now or hereafter have to the laying of venue of any proceedings in any court referred to in this Section, and any claim that such proceedings have been brought in an inconvenient forum, and consents to service of process by any means permitted for the delivery of notices under this Agreement, in addition to any other means permitted by applicable law.

    7. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, EACH PARTY KNOWINGLY, VOLUNTARILY, AND INTENTIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT.

  18. Miscellaneous Provisions

    1. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement and understanding between the Parties with respect to its subject matter and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous negotiations, agreements, understandings, representations, and arrangements, whether written or oral, relating thereto.

    2. If any provision of this Agreement is held by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, such provision shall be deemed modified to the minimum extent necessary to render it valid, legal, and enforceable, and the validity, legality, and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.

    3. The Parties expressly declare that, notwithstanding their friendship or family relationship, they intend this Agreement to create legally binding relations, and that the Loan is a bona fide loan repayable in accordance with its terms and not a gift, advancement, or contribution of any kind.

    4. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as creating any partnership, joint venture, agency, trust, or fiduciary relationship between the Parties, and the Lender shall owe no duty to the Borrower other than those expressly set forth herein.

    5. Time shall be of the essence with respect to every obligation of the Borrower under this Agreement.

    6. All obligations of the Borrower under this Agreement which by their nature are intended to survive, including those relating to costs, expenses, indemnities, and the payment of the Outstanding Obligations, shall survive the repayment of the Loan, any assignment by the Lender, and the termination or expiration of this Agreement.

    7. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Signatures delivered by electronic means, including by scanned copy or a recognized electronic signature platform, shall be deemed original signatures and shall be binding for all purposes.

    8. This Agreement shall terminate only upon the indefeasible payment and discharge in full of all Outstanding Obligations, whereupon the Lender shall, upon the written request and at the cost of the Borrower, deliver to the Borrower a written confirmation that the Loan has been repaid in full.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Personal Loan Agreement as of the Effective Date first written above, each Party acknowledging that it has read and understood this Agreement in its entirety and has had the opportunity to seek independent legal advice.

LENDER

Signature: ______________________________

Full Legal Name: [Lender's Full Legal Name]

Residential Address: [Lender's Residential Address]

Email Address: [Lender's Email Address]

Telephone Number: [Lender's Telephone Number]

Date: [Date of Signature]

BORROWER

Signature: ______________________________

Full Legal Name: [Borrower's Full Legal Name]

Residential Address: [Borrower's Residential Address]

Email Address: [Borrower's Email Address]

Telephone Number: [Borrower's Telephone Number]

Date: [Date of Signature]

WITNESS TO SIGNATURE OF LENDER (if required or desired)

Signature: ______________________________

Full Name: [Witness Full Name]

Address: [Witness Address]

Date: [Date]

WITNESS TO SIGNATURE OF BORROWER (if required or desired)

Signature: ______________________________

Full Name: [Witness Full Name]

Address: [Witness Address]

Date: [Date]

[Optional Notarial Acknowledgment: to be completed by a notary public or other authorized officer in accordance with the requirements of the Governing Jurisdiction, if applicable.]