Identifying Parties
Clearly identify lender(s), borrower(s), guarantor(s), and any servicer with legal names and addresses to avoid ambiguity in enforcement.
A concise, well-drafted Workout Agreement reduces dispute risk, documents agreed remedies and timelines, and preserves lender and borrower expectations while minimizing litigation and operational disruption.
Typical users include commercial lenders, borrowers, and counsel who manage loan workouts and restructuring.
Parties vary by industry and transaction size; include authorized signers and legal counsel to ensure enforceability.
Clearly identify lender(s), borrower(s), guarantor(s), and any servicer with legal names and addresses to avoid ambiguity in enforcement.
Specify adjusted principal, interest rate, payment amounts, due dates, and any temporary forbearance or arrears capitalization mechanics.
Define events of default, acceleration rights, foreclosure steps, and any waiver of prior defaults by the lender.
Describe security interests, perfection actions, subordination, release conditions, and any additional collateral required.
List financial reporting frequency, covenant waivers or adjustments, and required notices for material adverse changes.
State how future changes are made, effective dates for amendments, and procedures for cancellation or full payoff.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Authentication | Email link | SMS code | KBA optional |
| Bulk Send | Enable for mass creditor notices |
| Conditional Fields | Show fields only if checkbox selected |
| Retention Format | Save signed PDF/A with audit log |
Choose a platform that supports your authentication, audit, and integration needs before collecting signatures.
Verify the chosen vendor supports required compliance (HIPAA/21 CFR), audit trails, and any API or SSO needs for your organization.
Date when modified obligations commence
List each installment due date and grace period
Notice plus cure timeframe (commonly 10–30 days)
When acceleration may be triggered after cure failure
Specify who retains originals and for how long
Terms documented and circulated for legal review
All parties sign and, if required, documents notarized
New payment terms and covenants take effect
Lender monitors compliance with reporting obligations
| Criteria | Workout Agreement | Loan Modification |
|---|---|---|
| Primary use | restructure multiple terms | amend specific loan terms |
| Formality | often negotiated and signed | typically shorter amendment |
| Notarization typical | sometimes required for security | sometimes required |
| Effect on collateral | may alter liens and releases | usually preserves original lien |
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo (annual) | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Bulk Send | Available (Business Premium) | Available | Available | Available | Limited |
| Audit Trail | Yes, detailed | Yes, detailed | Yes, detailed | Yes, detailed | Yes, detailed |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes (BAA) | Yes (BAA) | Yes (BAA) | No | No |
| Envelope Cap | No envelope cap | 100 envelopes/user/year limit | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
Lender and borrower agreed to interest-only payments for 12 months
Vendor extended a structured payment plan to a municipal client