Who it's for
- Family members and friends lending money privately
- Lenders who want a guarantor to stand behind the loan
- Not for people lending as a business, which may need FCA authorisation
What's included
- About this template — private versus regulated lending, the guarantor's role and interest
- Guarantor — what they are committing to explained in plain English
- Loan agreement (8 clauses): the loan table, advance of funds, repayment schedule, interest, early repayment, default, guarantee, governing law
- Signatures for lender, borrower and guarantor, with a guarantor declaration
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See what's in the bundle →Key points covered
- For private, non-commercial loans only — lending as a business may need FCA authorisation
- The guarantor is liable for the full outstanding amount if the borrower does not pay
- The lender can pursue the guarantor without first exhausting remedies against the borrower
- Interest-free or interest-bearing; the lender may need to declare interest for tax
- Early repayment without penalty on short notice
- The guarantor should take independent advice before signing
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Questions
Is a loan between family members legally binding?
It can be. A written, signed agreement makes the terms and the debt much easier to prove.
What does the guarantor agree to?
To pay the outstanding amount on written demand if the borrower fails to repay. The lender does not have to chase the borrower first.
Can I charge interest?
Yes, or make it interest-free. The loan table and clause 4 cover both.
Is it in the Debt and Consumer Bundle?
Yes. The Loan Agreement with Guarantor is one of the 10 documents in the bundle.
Loan Agreement with Guarantor
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