A promissory note, in its simplest form, is an instrument by which a Borrower (the Maker) acknowledges its obligation to repay the Lender (the Payee). Historically, Lenders required Borrowers to enter ...

For early-stage companies in particular, these contracts can prove key to raising new capital. You have to spend money to make money, as the old saying goes. But sometimes you have to borrow money to ...

Promissory notes are used in a variety of transactions and can be used by small business owners to fund business activities. If your lender requires you to sign the promissory note in your own name, ...

Given the choice, a borrower in foreclosure may prefer that a jury determine her fate, rather than a judge. But by statute, “[a]ll mortgages shall be foreclosed in equity” and “foreclosure claim[s] ...

Chasing after an unpaid debt while trying to run a small business can be a challenge. A delinquent promissory note may result in a dip in revenue for your company and additional collection efforts for ...