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Michigan Fixed Rate Note, Installment Payments - Secured

PROMISSORY NOTE

(Fixed Rate, Installment Payments)

[Date]

[City]

[State]

[Property Address]

1. BORROWER'S PROMISE TO PAY

In return for a loan that I have received, I promise to pay U.S. $ (this amount is called "principal"), plus interest, to the order of the Lender. The Lender is . I will make all payments under this Note in the form of cash, check, certified funds or money order at the option and direction of Lender. I understand that the Lender may transfer this Note. The Lender or anyone who takes this Note by transfer and who is entitled to receive payments under this Note is called the "Note Holder."

2. INTEREST

Interest will be charged on unpaid principal until the full amount of principal has been paid. I will pay interest at a yearly rate of %. The interest rate required by this Section 2 is the rate I will pay both before and after any default described in Section 6(B) of this Note.

3. PAYMENTS

(A) Time and Place of Payments

I will pay principal and interest by making a payment every month. I will make my monthly payment on the day of each month beginning on . I will make these payments every month until I have paid all of the principal and interest and any other charges described below that I may owe under this Note. Each monthly payment will be applied as of its scheduled due date and will be applied to interest before principal. If, on , I still owe amounts under this Note, I will pay those amounts in full on that date, which is called the "maturity date." I will make my monthly payments at or at a different place if required by the Note Holder.

(B) Amount of Monthly Payments

My monthly payment will be in the amount of U.S. $

4. BORROWER'S RIGHT TO PREPAY

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I have the right to make payments of principal at any time before they are due. A payment of principal only is known as a “prepayment.” When I make a prepayment, I will tell the Note Holder in writing that I am doing so. I may not designate a payment as a prepayment if I have not made all the monthly payments due under the Note. I may make a full prepayment or partial prepayments without paying a prepayment charge. The Note Holder will use my prepayments to reduce the amount of principal that I owe under this Note. However, the Note Holder may apply my prepayment to the accrued and unpaid interest on the prepayment amount, before applying my prepayment to reduce the principal amount of the Note. If I make a partial prepayment, there will be no changes in the due date or in the amount of my monthly payment unless the Note Holder agrees in writing to those changes.

5. LOAN CHARGES

If a law, which applies to this loan and which sets maximum loan charges, is finally interpreted so that the interest or other loan charges collected or to be collected in connection with this loan exceed the permitted limits, then: (i) any such loan charge shall be reduced by the amount necessary to reduce the charge to the permitted limit; and (ii) any sums already collected from me which exceeded permitted limits will be refunded to me. The Note Holder may choose to make this refund by reducing the principal I owe under this Note or by making a direct payment to me. If a refund reduces principal, the reduction will be treated as a partial prepayment.

6. BORROWER'S FAILURE TO PAY AS REQUIRED

(A) Late Charge for Overdue Payments and Receipt of Payments

If the Note Holder has not received the full amount of any monthly payment by the end of calendar days after the date it is due, I will pay a late charge to the Note Holder. The amount of the charge will be % of my overdue payment of principal and interest or dollars for each late payment]. I will pay this late charge promptly but only once on each late payment. In no event will the late charge exceed the maximum amount allowed by the applicable state law.

Payments to the note holder shall not be considered made until received by the Note Holder at the address specified. Mailing is insufficient to constitute delivery to the Note Holder.

The number of days required for payment of a late charge shall not be considered as a grace period for the payment date required under this Note and the Borrower shall be default if the payment is not paid on the due date.

(B) Default

If I do not pay the full amount of each monthly payment on the date it is due, I will be in default.

(C) Notice of Default

If I am in default, the Note Holder may send me a written notice telling me that if I do not pay the overdue amount by a certain date, the Note Holder may require me to pay immediately the full amount of principal which has not been paid and all the interest that I owe on that amount. That date must be at least 30 days after the date on which the notice is mailed to me or delivered by other means.

(D) No Waiver By Note Holder

Even if, at a time when I am in default, the Note Holder does not require me to pay immediately in full as described above, the Note Holder will still have the right to do so if I am in default at a later time.

(E) Payment of Note Holder's Costs and Expenses

If the Note Holder has required me to pay immediately in full as described above, the Note Holder will have the right to be paid back by me for all of its costs and expenses in enforcing this Note to the extent not prohibited by applicable law. Those expenses include, for example, reasonable attorneys' fees.

7. GIVING OF NOTICES

Unless applicable law requires a different method, any notice that must be given to me under this Note will be given by delivering it or by mailing it by first class mail to me at the Property Address above or at a different address if I give the Note Holder a notice of my different address. Any notice that must be given to the Note Holder under this Note will be given by delivering it or by mailing it by first class mail to the Note Holder at the address stated in Section 3(A) above or at a different address if I am given a notice of that different address.

8. OBLIGATIONS OF PERSONS UNDER THIS NOTE

If more than one person signs this Note, each person is fully and personally obligated to keep all of the promises made in this Note, including the promise to pay the full amount owed. Any person who is a guarantor, surety or endorser of this Note is also obligated to do these things. Any person who takes over these obligations, including the obligations of a guarantor, surety or endorser of this Note, is also obligated to keep all of the promises made in this Note. The Note Holder may enforce its rights under this Note against each person individually or against all of us together. This means that any one of us may be required to pay all of the amounts owed under this Note.

9. WAIVERS

I and any other person who has obligations under this Note waive the rights of presentment and notice of dishonor. "Presentment" means the right to require the Note Holder to demand payment of amounts due. "Notice of dishonor" means the right to require the Note Holder to give notice to other persons that amounts due have not been paid.

10. SECURED NOTE

In addition to the protections given to the Note Holder under this Note, a Mortgage, Deed of Trust or Security Deed (the "Security Instrument"), dated the same date as this Note, protects the Note Holder from possible losses which might result if I do not keep the promises which I make in this Note. That Security Instrument describes how and under what conditions I may be required to make immediate payment in full of all amounts I owe under this Note.

WITNESS THE HAND(S) AND SEAL(S) OF THE UNDERSIGNED

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Borrower

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What a Multistate Fixed Rate Note Is and when it's used

A Multistate Fixed Rate Note is a promissory note that documents a borrower’s obligation to repay principal and a single fixed interest rate across multiple U.S. jurisdictions. It sets the principal, fixed annual interest rate, payment schedule, maturity date, prepayment and default terms, and choice-of-law provisions intended to minimize cross-jurisdictional ambiguity. Lenders, servicers, and closing agents use this form to create uniform contractual terms for loans that will be funded, serviced, or securitized across state lines; the note often accompanies a mortgage, deed of trust, or security agreement and must align with recording and notarial requirements where applicable.

Why standardizing with a Multistate Fixed Rate Note matters

Using a single, well-drafted fixed-rate note reduces drafting variation, clarifies borrower obligations, improves enforceability across jurisdictions, and streamlines servicing and investor reporting while giving both parties predictable payment terms and measurable interest exposure.

Why standardizing with a Multistate Fixed Rate Note matters

Typical users and operational roles

Typical users include lenders, servicers, closing agents, trustees, and counsel who manage loans across state lines.

  • Commercial and consumer lenders — standardize loan documents across multiple states to simplify underwriting and investor delivery.
  • Loan servicers and trustees — manage payment administration, defaults, and investor remittances consistently across portfolios.
  • Title and closing agents — prepare recordings and confirm notarial and witness requirements at closing.

These groups depend on the note to standardize terms, support recording and servicing workflows, and reduce legal and operational friction when loans move between jurisdictions.

Roles that commonly complete or approve the note

Lender — Loan Officer

The loan officer or originator selects or prepares the note terms, confirms borrower identity and credit conditions, and ensures the principal, interest rate, repayment terms, and effective date match loan approval documents.

Servicer — Legal Counsel

Servicing counsel or in-house legal reviews governing-state clauses, default remedies, and recording strategy, advises on state-specific enforceability, and coordinates notary/recording logistics with title or closing agents.

Essential fields required on the note

Borrower Name: Full legal name
Lender Name: Full legal entity
Principal Amount: Numeric value
Interest Rate: Fixed annual percent
Maturity Date: MM/DD/YYYY
Property Address: Street, city, state, ZIP

Primary legal and commercial risks to watch

Late Payment: Additional fees and interest
Acceleration: Entire balance may become due
Usury Violation: State statutory penalties
Recording Risk: Loss of priority or lien issues
Tax Treatment: Interest payment reporting obligations
Missing Notary: Enforceability challenges

Common drafting and execution mistakes

  • Choosing a governing-law clause that conflicts with the borrower's principal residence or the secured property can invite forum and enforcement disputes across states.
  • Failing to check state-specific usury rules can render an interest clause unenforceable or expose the lender to statutory penalties or reformation.
  • Not obtaining required notarization or witness attestations for recording in the county of the secured property can delay or defeat lien priority.
  • Inconsistent party names, missing taxpayer identification, or incorrect payment schedule math creates avoidable ambiguity and remediation expenses during servicing.

Step-by-step: completing and executing the Multistate Fixed Rate Note

Follow these sequential steps when preparing, executing, and recording a Multistate Fixed Rate Note to maintain enforceability and operational consistency.

  • 01
    Prepare Document: Choose governing state, enter principal, rate, and schedule
  • 02
    Complete Fields: Verify legal names, addresses, and loan numbers
  • 03
    Execute & Notarize: Sign in presence of notary or via RON where allowed
  • 04
    Record & Distribute: Record if required and deliver copies to servicer and investor

How signing, authentication, and recording typically flow

Execution and submission steps vary by loan type and jurisdiction; coordinate authentication, notarial steps, and recording early to avoid delays.

  • Lender Delivers: Provide completed note to borrower or closing agent
  • Signer Authenticates: Confirm identity with ID, SMS OTP, or KBA
  • Notary/Recording: Notarize and record where security interests are attached
  • Servicer Archive: Store signed note and certificate of completion

Digital workflow settings for online completion

Configure fields and authentication options when completing the note online to ensure auditability and regulatory compliance.

Field Configuration
Signature Field eSign with audit trail
Notary Field Support RON or in-person notarization
Governing State Dropdown pick primary governing law
Date Field Auto-fill MM/DD/YYYY

Delivery options and technical requirements

Decide how you will deliver and authenticate the note: eSignature, in-person signing, or remote notarization where permitted.

  • File Formats: PDF and DOCX supported
  • Integrations: Salesforce, NetSuite, Google Workspace
  • Auth Methods: Email link, SMS OTP, KBA

Select a system that provides a tamper-evident audit trail, supports required integrations for servicing and recording, and enables the authentication strength your transaction type requires.

Key dates and timing considerations for the note lifecycle

Track effective, funding, recording, payment, and default dates to preserve rights and meet filing obligations.

Effective Date:

Date obligations and interest accrual begin

Funding/Disbursement:

Date funds are delivered to borrower

First Payment:

Typically set 30 or 60 days after funding

Recordation:

Record with county recorder as required by jurisdiction

Default/Cure Period:

Time allowed to cure before acceleration

Pricing and feature snapshot for common eSignature platforms

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Bulk Send Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Audit Trail Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
HIPAA Compliant Yes Yes Yes No No
Envelope Cap No cap 100 envelopes/user/year Varies by plan Varies by plan Varies by plan

Frequently asked questions about multistate fixed-rate notes

Answers to common execution, enforceability, and retention questions for Multistate Fixed Rate Notes.


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