When President Obama (right) met Usain Bolt (left) he could not resist joining the world-class sprinter in striking his trademark 'lightning pose'. Before striking Bolt's signature pose, Obama praised him saying that 'nobody's ever been faster'.
Decide on a secured or unsecured promissory note for repayment. A secured promissory note requires the borrower to provide goods, property, or services as collateral, in the event the borrower defaults on the debt. The value of the collateral should be equal to or greater than the principal of the debt.
Promissory Note: A written promise made and signed by a borrower that it will repay loan money it received. Also called a ânote.â Secured Promissory Note: A note in which the borrowerâs promise to pay a certain amount is backed up by certain specified property (called âcollateralâ). If the borrower does not repay, the lender can take the collateral. A lender is more protected under a secured note than under an unsecured note.