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Security Agreement in Accounts and Contract Rights

Security Agreement made on the (date), between of (street address, city, county, state, zip code), hereinafter called Borrower, and , a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the state of (name of state), with its principal office located at (street address, city, county, state, zip code), referred to herein as Lender.

Whereas, it is contemplated that Borrower may from time to time request loans or advances from Lender and that Lender may, at its option, comply with any such request;

Now, therefore, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants contained in this Agreement, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

1. Definitions

A. The word Note means any promissory Note of Borrower evidencing any loan or advances made by Lender to Borrower.

B. The word liabilities means the liabilities and obligations of Borrower to Lender under this Agreement and also any and all other obligations of Borrower to Lender of every kind or description, direct or indirect, absolute or contingent, due or to become due, now existing or subsequently arising.

C. The word account means the obligation of an account debtor to pay Borrower for the sale or lease or rendition by Borrower of goods and/or services.

D. The word account debtor means a person obligated to Borrower on or under any account or contract right.

E. The word eligible account means any account which meets the following requirements:

1. It is a valid and legally enforceable indebtedness of the account debtor arising from the sale or lease or rendition by Borrower of goods and/or services and such goods and/or services will have been delivered to and/or performed for, and accepted by, such account debtor;

2. It will be subject to no set-offs, claims, or defenses and will be free and clear of all liens, security interests, and encumbrances other than Lender's security interest;

3. It is evidenced by an invoice (dated not later than the date of shipment or performance and having payment terms acceptable to Lender) rendered to such account debtor, and it is not evidenced by any instrument or chattel papers;

4. It is not owing by an account debtor who shall have failed to pay in full any invoice evidencing any account within (number) days after the due date of such invoice; and

5. Is not been listed as unacceptable by Lender in any written notice to Borrower.

An eligible account shall immediately cease to be such if it fails to meet any of the foregoing requirements.

F. The word "collateral" shall mean all property or rights in which a security interest is granted under this Agreement.

G. The term "collateral account" is defined in Section Five of this instrument.

H. The word "obligor" includes Borrower and any maker, drawer, acceptor, endorser, guarantor, surety, accommodation party and any other person liable on or for any of the liabilities.

2. Security Interest

As security for the payment of all liabilities, Borrower grants to Lender a security interest in:

A. All accounts, now existing or subsequently arising.

B. All interests of Borrower, now existing or subsequently arising, in goods, the sale or lease of which give rise to any accounts.

C. All contract rights of Borrower, now existing or subsequently arising.

D. All chattel paper, documents, and instruments relating to accounts.

E. The proceeds, products, and accessions of and to any and all of the foregoing.

Borrower will promptly deliver to Lender, endorsed when necessary, all such chattel paper, documents and instruments, and related guaranties, now on hand or subsequently received by Borrower.

3. Representations, Covenants and Warranties

Borrower represents, covenants, and warrants that:

A. Absolute title to each account, free and clear of all liens, security interests, and encumbrances, other than Lender's security interest, will be vested in Borrower at the time such security interest attaches, and all instruments, documents, and chattel paper pertaining to the accounts will be valid and genuine.

B. Borrower will perform, or cause to be performed, all obligations of Borrower and/or every manufacturer with respect to the goods, the sale or lease of which gave rise to each account.

C. On request of Lender, Borrower will mark or stamp each of its individual ledger sheets or cards pertaining to the relative accounts and will stamp or otherwise mark and keep its books and records relating to the accounts in such manner as Lender may require, including computer records.

D. Borrower will, at its cost and expense, execute, deliver, file, or record (in such manner and form as Lender may require) any specific assignment, financing statement or other paper that may be necessary or desirable, or that Lender may request, in order to create, preserve, perfect, validate, or satisfy any security interest granted by this Agreement or to enable Lender to exercise and enforce its rights under this Agreement or under any Note or any account. The right is granted to Lender, at its discretion, to file one or more financing statements under the Uniform Commercial Code as enacted in (name of state) naming Borrower as debtor and Lender as secured party and indicating in these statements the types or describing the items of collateral specified in this Agreement.

E. Borrower will:

1. Keep such books and records, including computer records, pertaining to accounts and contract rights, and at such office or offices of Borrower as shall be satisfactory to Lender;

2. Permit representatives of Lender at any time to inspect and make abstract of Borrower's books and records, including computer records, pertaining to accounts and contract rights;

3. Furnish to Lender such information and reports regarding accounts and contract rights, and Borrower's financial status, as Lender may from time to time require.

F. Borrower will give such notice in writing as Lender may require at any time to any or all account debtors indebted on all or any of the accounts and, if Lender shall so request, deliver to Lender copies of any and all such notices. In addition, Lender or its agents, may: (a) transmit to any or all account debtors at any time or times such notice, and any failure to give such notice by Lender shall in no way affect Lender's rights and interests under this Agreement or under any account; or (b) request from account debtors at any time or times information concerning the amount owing under any or all accounts.

G. Borrower will transmit to Lender promptly all information that it may have or receive with respect to accounts or with respect to any account debtor that might in any way affect the value of accounts or Lender's rights or remedies with respect to them.

H. Borrower will carry such insurance as may be satisfactory to Lender, and furnish Lender with duplicate policies if Lender so requests, on any goods the sale of which gave rise to any account, during such time as such goods are at Borrower's risk or held by it for Lender in trust, with the loss to be payable to Lender, and/or Borrower as their respective interests may appear. In the event of any loss or damage to such goods, Borrower will promptly give Lender written notice of the same and promptly file proof of loss with the appropriate insurer, and all amounts of such insurance received by Borrower shall be promptly deposited in the collateral account.

I. Borrower will not sell, assign, or create a security interest in or otherwise encumber any of its accounts or contract rights or chattel paper, documents, or instruments relating to accounts, or proceeds or products of any of the same, to or in favor of anyone other than Lender.

4. Collections and Credits

Until notice in writing from Lender of the revocation of Borrower's authority, Borrower will, as agent of Lender, at Borrower's own cost and expense and subject at any time or times to Lender's right to direct and control (it being understood that in the absence of specific instructions Borrower is to use its best judgment as Lender's agent to protect Lender's interest):

A. Endeavor to collect or cause to be collected from account debtors, as and when due, any and all amounts including interest, owing under or on account of each account.

B. Take or cause to be taken such appropriate action to repossess goods, the sale of which gave rise to any account and/or to enforce any rights or liens under accounts, as Borrower or Lender may deem proper, and in Lender's name or Borrower's name as Lender may deem proper.

C. Receive or cause to be received in trust for account of Lender such goods as may be returned or rejected by or repossessed from purchasers who purchased such goods under accounts, and hold such goods and any proceeds from them separate and identified by suitable markings as Lender's property, without intermingling the same with Borrower's goods, and remit promptly any proceeds of sale of such goods for deposit in the collateral account.

D. Allow such credits to account debtors, whether or not accompanied by the return, rejection, or repossession of all or any part of the goods sold, as Lender or Borrower may determine to be right and proper, provided, always, that Borrower shall make full accounting and payment to Lender for such credits pursuant to Section 5. Borrower may not, without prior written consent of Lender, extend the time within which any account is due and payable.

5. Collateral Account

All proceeds of collections on account shall, immediately on receipt of them by Borrower, be deposited in the form received, except for Borrower's endorsement when necessary, in a separate bank account maintained by the Lender (all such accounts collectively called the collateral account) and shall be subject to withdrawal only as provided for in this Agreement. Until so deposited all such proceeds shall be held in trust by Borrower for and as the property of Lender and shall not be commingled with any other funds or property of Borrower. All instruments so received shall be deposited in the collateral account subject to final payment.

In the event that any check or other instrument for the payment of money shall be returned uncollected for any reason, Borrower will immediately pay to Lender for deposit in the collateral account the amount of such check or other instrument, or Lender in its discretion may, in the event of Borrower's failure to make such payment, charge Borrower's regular account with Lender with the amount of such check or other instrument.

A. Deposits in the collateral account shall be security for the liability and shall not constitute payment until applied as provided below. Borrower shall have the liability of a general endorser with respect to all instruments deposited in the account, whether or not Borrower shall have so endorsed the same.

B. Lender, in its discretion, may charge the collateral account at any time or times and at least once every (number) days with the amount of collected funds to the credit of the collateral account, apply on account of all or any of the liabilities then unpaid any or all of the amount so charged, and then remit any balance of the amount so charged to Borrower for Borrower's account. All such applications on loans under this Agreement shall be made in the order of inception of the loans.

6. Expenses

Borrower will, on demand, promptly pay to Lender the amount of all expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees and legal expenses, incurred by Lender in seeking to collect or enforce any rights under the collateral and, on a default on Borrower's part under this Agreement, in seeking to collect each Note and all other liabilities and to enforce rights under this Agreement.

7. General Authority

Borrower irrevocably appoints Lender as Borrower's true and lawful attorney, with full power of substitution, in Lender's name or Borrower's name or otherwise, for Lender's sole use and benefit, but at Borrower's cost and expense, to exercise at any time and from time to time all or any of the following powers with respect to all or any of the accounts:

A. To demand, sue for, collect, receive, and give acquittance for any and all moneys due or to become due on or by virtue of the account;

B. To receive, take, endorse, assigns and deliver any and all checks, Notes, drafts, documents, and other negotiable and nonnegotiable instruments and chattel paper taken or received by Lender in connection with the account;

C. To settle, compromise, compound, prosecute, or defend any action or proceeding with respect to the account;

D. To sell, transfer, assign, or otherwise deal in or with the account or the proceeds of the same or the related goods, as fully and effectually as if Lender were the absolute owner of the same; and

E. To extend the time of payment of any or all of the accounts and to make any allowance and other adjustments with reference to the same.

Provided, however, the exercise by Lender of or failure to so exercise any such authority shall in no manner affect Borrower's liability to Lender under this Agreement or under each Note, and provided, further, that Lender shall be under no obligation or duty to exercise any of the powers conferred on it by this Agreement and it shall be without liability for any act or failure to act in connection with the collection of, or the preservation of any rights under, any one or more of the accounts. Lender shall not be bound to take any steps necessary to preserve rights in any instruments or chattel paper against prior parties.

8. Events of Default; Acceleration

Any or all of the liabilities shall, at the option of Lender and notwithstanding any time or credit allowed by any instruments evidencing any liability, become immediately due and payable without notice or demand upon the occurrence of any of the following events of default:

A. Default in the payment, when due and payable, of any amount due and payable under this Agreement or default in the payment or performance of any of the liabilities;

B. Default in the performance of any obligation or covenant contained or referred to in this Agreement;

C. Any warranty, representation or statement made or furnished to Lender by or on behalf of Borrower proves to have been false in any material respect when made or furnished;

D. Failure of Borrower, after request by Lender, to furnish financial information or to permit inspection of its books or records;

E. Any event which results in the acceleration of the maturity of the indebtedness of Borrower to others under any indenture, Agreement or undertaking;

F. Death, dissolution, termination of existence, insolvency, business failure, appointment of a receiver of any part of the property of, assignment for the benefit of creditors by, or the commencement of any proceedings under any bankruptcy or insolvency laws by or against, any obligor;

G. Any change in the condition or affairs, financial or otherwise, of any obligor which, in the opinion of Lender, impairs Lender's security or increases its risk.

9. Rights and Remedies on Default

On the occurrence of any such event of default, and at any time after default, Lender may exercise from time to time any rights and remedies available to it under applicable law. Lender may require Borrower to assemble the collateral and make it available to Lender at a place to be designated by Lender which is reasonably convenient to both parties. Any notice of intended disposition of any of the collateral required by law shall be deemed reasonable if such notice is given at least (number) days before the time of such disposition. Any proceeds of any disposition by Lender of any of the collateral may be applied by Lender to the payment of expenses in connection with the collateral, including reasonable attorney's fees and legal expenses, and any balance of such proceeds may be applied by Lender toward the payment of such of the liabilities, in such order of application, as Lender may from time to time elect.

10. No Waiver

The failure of either party to this Agreement to insist upon the performance of any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, or the waiver of any breach of any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, shall not be construed as subsequently waiving any such terms and conditions, but the same shall continue and remain in full force and effect as if no such forbearance or waiver had occurred.

11. Notices

Any notice provided for or concerning this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed sufficiently given when sent by certified or registered mail if sent to the respective address of each party as set forth at the beginning of this Agreement.

12. Termination

Either Lender or Borrower may terminate this Agreement at any time by written notice to the other, provided, however, that the provisions of this Agreement and Lender's security interest under this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect until all liabilities shall have been paid to Lender in full, together with all interest, if any, on such liabilities, and Lender then shall, upon Borrower's written request, release the security interest under this Agreement and this Agreement shall terminate. Prior to such termination this shall be a continuing Agreement in every respect.

13. Binding Effect

The covenants, representations, warranties, and agreements set forth in this Agreement shall be binding on Borrower, its legal representatives, successors, and assigns.

14. Uniform Commercial Code

Unless the context otherwise requires, all terms used in this Agreement that are defined in the Uniform Commercial Code as enacted in (name of state) shall have the meaning stated in that Code.

WITNESS our signatures as of the day and date first above stated.

By:

Borrower Signature

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What a Security Agreement Is and when it applies

A Security Agreement is a contract by which a debtor grants a secured party a security interest in specified collateral to secure repayment of an obligation. It defines the collateral, the secured obligations, events of default, and remedies including repossession or foreclosure. Security Agreements are used across loans, secured transactions, and commercial credit to perfect priority when combined with a UCC-1 financing statement. Properly drafted and recorded, the agreement protects the lender’s rights and clarifies obligations, notices, and steps for enforcement under UCC Article 9 and applicable state law.

Why a clear Security Agreement matters

A concise Security Agreement creates predictable rights for lenders and borrowers, reduces litigation risk, and enables priority through a timely UCC-1 filing under UCC Article 9.

Why a clear Security Agreement matters

Who commonly prepares and signs Security Agreements

Typical users include lenders, corporate finance teams, and outside counsel responsible for secured lending and collateral management.

  • Banks and credit unions originate secured loans and manage perfection steps.
  • Commercial lenders and private equity groups structure collateral and priority terms.
  • Borrowers' finance officers provide collateral schedules and execute documents.

Each party’s role—preparer, reviewer, signer—should be explicit to ensure proper execution and timely perfection of the security interest.

Primary signers and their roles

Lender — Loan Officer

Responsible for documenting the secured obligation, confirming collateral descriptions, and initiating UCC-1 filing; coordinates attorney review and enforces remedies on default.

Borrower — Authorized Officer

Provides legal entity name, executes signature block, supplies collateral schedules, and confirms corporate authorization and authority to grant a security interest.

Step-by-step: completing a Security Agreement

Follow a consistent sequence to prepare, execute, and perfect the security interest to avoid priority disputes.

  • 01
    Prepare: Draft parties, obligations, and collateral description.
  • 02
    Review: Legal and credit review for scope and exceptions.
  • 03
    Execute: Obtain authorized signatures and dates.
  • 04
    Perfect: File UCC-1 financing statement timely.

Core clauses to include in a professional Security Agreement

A well-structured agreement anticipates defaults, defines remedies, and integrates perfection actions clearly so parties can rely on documented rights and procedures.

Parties

Identify secured party and debtor precisely, including type of entity, state of formation, and principal address for notices and service.

Grant of Security Interest

Explicitly grant a security interest in specified collateral and describe whether the interest is continuing, covering future advances and after-acquired property.

Collateral Description

Itemize categories (inventory, equipment, accounts, intellectual property) and include serial numbers or schedules when applicable for precision.

Obligations Secured

State the debts or obligations secured (loan amounts, fees, indemnities, interest) and whether obligations are primary, contingent, or conditional.

Default and Remedies

Define events of default and remedies including repossession, acceleration, setoff, and sale procedures consistent with UCC rules and notice requirements.

UCC Filing and Covenants

Specify responsibility for UCC-1 filing, continuation, termination statements, and borrower covenants to maintain collateral and avoid liens.

Essential security and compliance data to capture

Encryption: TLS 1.2/1.3; AES-256 at rest
Audit Trail: Timestamp, IP, signer actions
BAA Availability: HIPAA requires a BAA
21 CFR Support: Part 11 compatibility
Access Controls: Role-based permissions
Retention: Tamper-evident storage

Where a completed Security Agreement goes next

After execution, follow a short routing sequence to perfect rights and distribute executed copies to stakeholders.

  • Finalize: Confirm all signature blocks and dates.
  • UCC Filing: Prepare and file a UCC-1 financing statement.
  • Distribute: Send executed copies to lender, borrower, counsel.
  • Store: Retain original and digital copies securely.

Online workflow settings to automate Security Agreement processing

Configure authentication, templates, and automation rules before sending to reduce manual steps and ensure compliance.

Field Configuration
Authentication Email link, SMS code, or KBA
Conditional Fields Show/hide collateral sections
Templates Reusable clause and schedule templates
Webhooks Notify systems on completion

Technical considerations for electronic signing and eSubmission

Ensure the eSignature platform supports required authentication, audit trails, and export formats for recordkeeping.

  • Integrations: Salesforce, NetSuite, Google Workspace
  • Formats: PDF, DOCX, PDF/A export
  • Authentication: SMS, KBA, SSO options

Time-sensitive dates and statutory deadlines to track

Several deadlines affect perfection, continuation, and enforceability; track them in a centralized calendar tied to the agreement.

Effective Date Entry:

Enter on execution date for clarity and statute calculations

UCC-1 Filing Window:

File as soon as possible to secure priority

Financing Statement Duration:

Five years under UCC Article 9

Continuation Statement:

File within six months before expiry

Termination Statement:

File promptly after obligations satisfied

Key milestones from negotiation through ongoing monitoring

Track milestones as discrete stages to ensure perfection and compliance across the loan lifecycle.

01

Negotiation and Drafting

Agree on collateral scope, obligations, and remedy language.

02

Execution

Obtain authorized signatures and dated signature pages.

03

Perfection

File UCC-1 financing statement to preserve priority.

04

Monitoring

Regularly review collateral and file continuation or amendments as needed.

How a Security Agreement compares with related instruments

Compare common document types to choose the right instrument for a secured transaction and recordkeeping approach.

Criteria Security Agreement Promissory Note
Purpose creates lien evidence of debt
Creates lien
Requires recording ucc-1 filing typically not
Typical parties lender/borrower lender/borrower

Sample eSignature vendor pricing and feature snapshot relevant to Security Agreements

Compare baseline pricing and common enterprise features for eSignature solutions used to execute Security Agreements and UCC filings.

signNow DocuSign Adobe Sign PandaDoc HelloSign
Starting Price $8/user/mo $15/user/mo $14/user/mo $19/user/mo $15/user/mo
Free Trial 7-day free trial Varies by vendor Varies by vendor Varies by vendor Varies by vendor
Bulk Send Yes Yes Yes Yes Varies by plan
Audit Trail Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
HIPAA Compliant Yes (BAA available) Yes (BAA available) Yes (BAA available) No No
Envelope Cap No envelope cap 100 envelopes/user/year Varies by plan Varies by plan Varies by plan

Real-world examples of Security Agreement use

These short examples show how organizations document collateral and use e-signature workflows to complete agreements remotely.

Optica Ventures LLC

Optica used online execution for its financing documents to streamline closings and reduce turnaround times.

  • Management prioritized ease of signature for remote investors.
  • Brian Fitzgibbons, COO, said the interface is simple and easy-to-use for the team while remaining straightforward for counterparties during due diligence and closing.

Martin Properties

A small real estate lender executed security agreements electronically to close multiple loans rapidly.

  • The lender relied on UCC-1 filings to perfect liens.
  • Tim Martin, Founder, noted he could process and execute documents online with compliance and security across devices, improving client response time.

Practical tips to reduce errors and speed up Security Agreement processing

Adopt consistent templates, verify entity details, and use automated filing where possible to avoid common failures.

Use standardized templates
Maintain a single master template with validated field names, clause options, and signature blocks to reduce drafting errors and review cycles.
Verify entity information
Confirm debtor legal name against formation documents and state records; mismatches can invalidate UCC perfection under Article 9.
File UCC-1 promptly
File immediately after execution to secure priority; delayed filing risks subordinate status to other secured creditors.
Keep thorough audit trails
Retain timestamps, IP addresses, and signer authentication records to support enforceability and evidentiary needs.

Common mistakes to avoid when preparing a Security Agreement

  • Inaccurate debtor name leads to UCC-1 defects and loss of priority.
  • Vague collateral descriptions create enforcement challenges and creditor disputes.
  • Delayed UCC filing allows other creditors to leapfrog perfected interests.
  • Missing corporate authorization can render signatures unenforceable during insolvency.

Legal risks and penalties for incorrect or late filings

Incorrect TIN: Backup withholding 24%
Late information returns: IRC §6721 penalties apply
I-9 paperwork errors: Civil fines $281–$2,789
UCC filing errors: Loss of priority rights
Intentional disregard: IRC §6721: $660+ per form
Not following HIPAA: Civil penalties and corrective actions

Frequently asked questions about Security Agreements

Answers focus on practical resolution steps, legal considerations, and issues that commonly delay execution or perfection.


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