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Promissory note: represents a loan

  • A promissory note written document in which a borrower agrees (promises) to pay back money to a lender according to specified terms. It usually includes specific terms of repayment, such as when the note is payable on demand and whether payment is due by a stated time or through a series of payments. A promissory note is a legally binding written promise to repay a debt.

Certificate of deposit: represents money deposited in a term account

  • A certificate of deposit (or CD) is similar to a savings account in that you are paid interest on money deposited in a financial institution. However, you earn higher interest in exchange for agreeing to leave the money on deposit for a set period of time. CDs are a safe investment as long as you understand how they work and especially the penalties for early withdrawal of the funds. CDs are issued by commercial banks and savings and loans (or other thrift institutions).
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Is a promissory note the same as a written contract?

A promissory note is a kind of written contract. The statutues and conditions under which it can be enforced are determined by the laws of the state in which it is drafted.


Can promissory note be used as escrow deposit?

You need to check the practices in your area. In some areas promissory notes are accepted but must be paid the same day the offer is accepted. Most people want a cash deposit.You need to check the practices in your area. In some areas promissory notes are accepted but must be paid the same day the offer is accepted. Most people want a cash deposit.You need to check the practices in your area. In some areas promissory notes are accepted but must be paid the same day the offer is accepted. Most people want a cash deposit.You need to check the practices in your area. In some areas promissory notes are accepted but must be paid the same day the offer is accepted. Most people want a cash deposit.


Would a promissory note be null and void if nothing was ever lent or borrowed?

A promissory note is an unconditional promise to pay a fixed amount at a fixed time accruing a fixed interest thereafter.Promissory notes differ from IOUs in that they contain a specific promise to pay, rather than simply acknowledging that a debt exists. In common speech, other terms, such as "loan," "loan agreement," and "loan contract" may be used interchangeably with "promissory note" but these terms do not have the same legal meaning.So the answer depends on whther this is a true promissory note or an instrument that was created to memorialize a transaction that wasn't completed.ClarificationThe answer is that if there is a fully executed promissory note then it can be enforced in court. A fully executed promissory note is absolute evidence that the borrower owes the lender. A defense that the borrower never received the money would be difficult to prove. If the funds were not transferred to the borrower there should not be a fully executed promissory note.First, the promissory note should only be signed by the borrower at the same time the funds are handed over. Second, if one was executed and the funds were not paid over to the borrower then the promissory note should not be signed by the borrower and if signed, it should be destroyed since the loan was not completed.


How do you make a bank certificate of deposit?

Visit the branch of the bank where you have your account set upContact a personal banker and tell them your desire to open a CDThey will ask the deposit amount and tenure - provide it to themThey will give you a form - fill it with all necessary detailsPay the deposit amount to the teller and get the receiptThe banker will create a Certificate of Deposit in your name and issue it the same day or the next business day.


Why the saving account pay lower interest and the certificate of deposit is higher interest?

Banks make money by lending loans out of the money we deposit with them. In case of a regular savings account, you can withdraw your money anytime you want. So the bank cannot effectively use this money to make profits themselves. Hence the rate of interest paid on these accounts is very low. But, in case of a Certificate of Deposit the bank knows that you will not withdraw the money until the stipulated deposit period, so they can effectively utilize this money to make a profit and therefore share a percentage of the same by means of a higher interest rate.

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Is a promissory note the same as a written contract?

A promissory note is a kind of written contract. The statutues and conditions under which it can be enforced are determined by the laws of the state in which it is drafted.


Can promissory note be used as escrow deposit?

You need to check the practices in your area. In some areas promissory notes are accepted but must be paid the same day the offer is accepted. Most people want a cash deposit.You need to check the practices in your area. In some areas promissory notes are accepted but must be paid the same day the offer is accepted. Most people want a cash deposit.You need to check the practices in your area. In some areas promissory notes are accepted but must be paid the same day the offer is accepted. Most people want a cash deposit.You need to check the practices in your area. In some areas promissory notes are accepted but must be paid the same day the offer is accepted. Most people want a cash deposit.


Would a promissory note be null and void if nothing was ever lent or borrowed?

A promissory note is an unconditional promise to pay a fixed amount at a fixed time accruing a fixed interest thereafter.Promissory notes differ from IOUs in that they contain a specific promise to pay, rather than simply acknowledging that a debt exists. In common speech, other terms, such as "loan," "loan agreement," and "loan contract" may be used interchangeably with "promissory note" but these terms do not have the same legal meaning.So the answer depends on whther this is a true promissory note or an instrument that was created to memorialize a transaction that wasn't completed.ClarificationThe answer is that if there is a fully executed promissory note then it can be enforced in court. A fully executed promissory note is absolute evidence that the borrower owes the lender. A defense that the borrower never received the money would be difficult to prove. If the funds were not transferred to the borrower there should not be a fully executed promissory note.First, the promissory note should only be signed by the borrower at the same time the funds are handed over. Second, if one was executed and the funds were not paid over to the borrower then the promissory note should not be signed by the borrower and if signed, it should be destroyed since the loan was not completed.


Is an IOU the same as a promissory note?

Yes, and if properly executed and witnessed it could be considered a legally binding contract.


Does a promissory note have to have a 3 day recission to be legal?

If you are asking does it have the same thing as a "cooling off period" as for an installment purchse? No.


What is a IRA Certificate?

What is IRA certificate of Deposit? In such certificate of deposit, investor can own Roth IRAs or traditional IRAs together with CD inside their accounts. The terms and conditions of such certificate of deposit are same as a regular certificate of deposit. The only difference is that the fund is contained within IRA account. There are brokerage firms who help retiree to fix the terms of their IRA account, so that they can direct the investment funds to various risk and risk free domains to attain the best possible benefit. One can own certificate of deposit within the self-directed IRA account. Enhanced advantages of tax are involved within the certificate of deposit owned within the IRA account.


Difference between certificate of deposit and fixed deposit?

A certificate of deposit or CD is a time deposit, a financial product commonly offered to consumers by banks. A fixed deposit is the same thing as a CD but the term is more often used in south-east Asian countries like India, Sri Lanka, etc while certifcate of deposit is used in North American countries and likewise.


How do you make a bank certificate of deposit?

Visit the branch of the bank where you have your account set upContact a personal banker and tell them your desire to open a CDThey will ask the deposit amount and tenure - provide it to themThey will give you a form - fill it with all necessary detailsPay the deposit amount to the teller and get the receiptThe banker will create a Certificate of Deposit in your name and issue it the same day or the next business day.


When you're executing a promissory note for a direct loan and if you are told references can't share the same address do they mean the same as you or the same as each other?

They mean both. Neither references can share your address or addresses of each other.


Can you purchase a certificate of deposit online?

yes, you can purchase certificate of deposits online. Just remember, not all bank institutions offer the same rates of returns, so it's best to shop around.


Is the premises note an asset or a liability?

Premises as in Property (Commercial/Industrial) are classified as Non- Current Assets


What years were US 50 dollar bills printed?

US $50 dollar bills have been printed in dozens of series from 1862 to the present. Because series dates stay the same until a new series starts, bills are almost always printed every single year although they carry the date when the series began. The main series dates and bill types are: 1862 United States Note 1863 United States Note 1863-64 Compound Interest Treasury Note 1869 United States Note 1870-75 National Gold Bank Note 1874 United States Note 1875 United States Note 1878 United States Note 1878 Silver Certificate 1880 Silver Certificate 1880 Silver Certificate 1880 United States Note 1880 United States Note 1882 Gold Certificate 1882 Gold Certificate 1891 Treasury Note 1891 Silver Certificate 1891 Silver Certificate 1913 Gold Certificate 1914 Federal Reserve Note 1914 Federal Reserve Note 1918 National Currency/FRBN 1922 Gold Certificate 1928 Gold Certificate 1928 Federal Reserve Note 1928A Federal Reserve Note 1929 National Currency 1929 National Currency 1934-1934D Federal Reserve Note 1950-1950E Federal Reserve Note 1963-1963A Federal Reserve Note 1969-1969C Federal Reserve Note 1974 Federal Reserve Note 1977 Federal Reserve Note 1981-1981A Federal Reserve Note 1985 Federal Reserve Note 1988 Federal Reserve Note 1990 Federal Reserve Note 1993 Federal Reserve Note 1994 Federal Reserve Note 1996 Federal Reserve Note 2001 Federal Reserve Note 2004 Federal Reserve Note 2006 Federal Reserve Note 2009 Federal Reserve Note 2013 Federal Reserve Note