Promissory notes are used in a variety of transactions and can be used by small business owners to fund business activities. If your lender requires you to sign the promissory note in your own name, ...

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A promissory note is a type of negotiable instrument that's similar to a common law contract. Basically, it is a promise to pay a certain amount to the holder of the note, according to certain terms, ...