Lending money to friends, relatives or business partners without a written agreement is risky. If the borrower fails to repay, you will struggle to enforce your rights.
A Friendly Loan Agreement protects both parties by clearly stating repayment terms, interest (if any), default clauses, and legal consequences.
• Protects both lender and borrower
• Prevents misunderstandings
• Provides legal evidence if repayment is disputed
• Sets clear repayment schedule
• Avoids damaging personal relationships
• Makes debt recoverable in court
• Encourages responsible repayment
A complete agreement includes:
Cash, bank transfer, instalments.
Monthly, yearly, lump sum or flexible repayment.
We advise on legal limits under Moneylenders Act.
Including land, vehicles, shares or personal guarantee.
What happens if borrower delays or refuses to pay.
To encourage timely repayment.
Borrower agrees lender may initiate action if needed.
Strengthens enforceability.
Makes the agreement legally admissible.
• Parents lending to children
• Personal loans to friends
• Emergency loans
• Business partners lending internally
• Loaning deposit for property purchase
• Lending to help someone settle debt
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