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Michigan Loan Agreement Template

Create a Michigan personal loan agreement online for a loan between family, friends, or other private parties. The Standard agreement covers the loan amount, repayment date, interest and the Michigan usury limit, prepayment, late payment, default and acceleration, collection costs under Michigan attorneys' fees rules, and borrower representations.

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Michigan rules built into this template

  • Interest limit: the maximum rate for many non-exempt private loans in Michigan is generally 7% per year for many written loans, and interest above 25% is criminal usury (Mich. Comp. Laws §§ 438.31, 438.41).
  • Attorneys' fees: In Michigan, a contractual clause for reasonable attorneys' fees and collection costs is generally enforced as written.
  • Savings clause: any interest or charge above the legal maximum is reduced to that maximum, and any excess paid is credited to principal or refunded.

What the Loan Agreement includes

  1. Loan
  2. Repayment
  3. Interest
  4. Maximum Lawful Rate
  5. Prepayment
  6. Late Payment
  7. Events of Default
  8. Remedies
  9. Collection Costs
  10. Security
  11. Borrower Representations
  12. Waivers
  13. Transfer
  14. Notices
  15. State Law
  16. General Provisions
  17. Governing Law

Frequently asked questions

What is the maximum interest rate on a personal loan in Michigan?
For many non-exempt loans between private parties, generally 7% per year for many written loans, and interest above 25% is criminal usury (Mich. Comp. Laws §§ 438.31, 438.41). Different limits or exemptions may apply depending on the lender, the purpose, and the amount of the loan.
Can a lender recover attorneys' fees on a loan in Michigan?
In Michigan, a contractual clause for reasonable attorneys' fees and collection costs is generally enforced as written.
What is the difference between the Standard and Professional Loan Agreement?
The Standard edition is a complete, state-aware Loan Agreement for common situations. The Professional edition adds longer clause coverage, schedules, and optional modules for more complex matters. You can preview either edition free before you pay.

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