Free Trade Credit Agreement Outline Template
Trade Credit Agreement Outline
1. Title of Agreement
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Trade Credit Agreement
2. Introduction
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Date of Agreement
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Parties Involved
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Lender (Party Extending Credit)
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Borrower (Party Receiving Credit)
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Brief description of the purpose of the agreement.
3. Recitals (Background)
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A statement explaining the reason for entering the credit agreement (e.g., the Borrower is seeking credit for the purpose of purchasing goods or services).
4. Definitions
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Clear definitions of key terms such as:
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"Credit Limit"
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"Interest Rate"
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"Due Date"
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"Default"
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"Goods/Products"
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"Payment Terms"
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"Late Fees"
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"Repayment Period"
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5. Credit Terms
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Amount of Credit: The total amount of credit extended by the Lender.
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Credit Limit: The maximum credit amount the Borrower can access at any given time.
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Interest Rate: Specify the rate of interest on the credit, if applicable.
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Repayment Schedule: How and when the Borrower is required to repay (e.g., weekly, monthly).
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Payment Method: Accepted methods of repayment (e.g., wire transfer, check, online payment).
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Currency: Specify the currency in which payments will be made.
6. Terms of Sale
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Product/Service Description: Detail the goods or services being provided under the credit arrangement.
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Pricing: Price of goods/services under the agreement.
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Delivery Terms: How and when goods/services will be delivered.
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Risk of Loss: Who bears the risk during the transit of goods.
7. Credit Assessment
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Creditworthiness: Any process for assessing the Borrower’s credit risk, including checks on financial status, history, etc.
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Documentation: Any documents required from the Borrower (e.g., financial statements, personal guarantees).
8. Payment Terms
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Due Date: When payments are due (e.g., 30 days from invoice date).
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Late Payments: Penalties for late payment, including interest and late fees.
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Early Payment Discount: Any discount offered for early payment.
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Partial Payments: Handling of partial payments or installment payments.
9. Security/Collateral (if applicable)
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Security Interest: Any collateral or personal guarantee required for credit.
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Collateral Description: Specifics about the collateral, if applicable.
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Rights to Seize Collateral: Conditions under which the Lender may seize collateral.
10. Default and Remedies
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Events of Default: Circumstances that would trigger a default (e.g., failure to make payments, insolvency, breach of contract).
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Remedies: Steps the Lender can take in case of default (e.g., demand for full repayment, legal action, seizing collateral).
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Acceleration Clause: Whether the full amount of credit becomes due upon default.
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Cure Period: Time allowed for the Borrower to rectify a default.
11. Signatures
Party A:
Party B: