The Loan Settlement Agreement is a crucial document used in the Indian financial sector when parties wish to resolve an outstanding loan through a mutually agreed settlement arrangement. This document becomes necessary when the original loan terms need modification, typically due to the borrower's financial constraints or strategic debt restructuring. The agreement, governed by Indian law, particularly the Indian Contract Act 1872 and banking regulations, provides a formal framework for documenting the revised terms, including the settlement amount (often involving a reduction from the original outstanding amount), payment schedule, and release terms. It protects both lender and borrower interests by clearly defining the settlement conditions, release of securities, and obligations of all parties involved. The document is particularly relevant in scenarios involving non-performing assets, debt restructuring, or when parties seek an amicable resolution to avoid litigation.
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1. Parties: Identification of the lender and borrower with complete details including registration numbers for companies
2. Background: Details of the original loan agreement, current outstanding amount, and circumstances leading to settlement
3. Definitions: Definitions of key terms used throughout the agreement
4. Settlement Amount: Clear statement of the agreed settlement sum and any discount/waiver from original outstanding amount
5. Payment Terms: Details of how and when the settlement amount will be paid, including payment schedule if applicable
6. Representations and Warranties: Statements of fact and assurances from both parties regarding their capacity and authority
7. Release and Discharge: Terms of release from original loan obligations upon completion of settlement payments
8. Confidentiality: Obligations regarding confidentiality of settlement terms
9. Default Provisions: Consequences of failing to meet settlement terms
10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Specification of Indian law as governing law and jurisdiction for disputes
11. Notices: Process and addresses for serving formal notices under the agreement
12. General Provisions: Standard boilerplate clauses including entire agreement, amendments, and severability
1. Security Release: Required when original loan was secured against assets - details release of security interests
2. Guarantor Provisions: Include when there are guarantors to the original loan who need to be released
3. Tax Provisions: Include when settlement has specific tax implications that need to be addressed
4. Regulatory Compliance: Required for regulated entities or when settlement requires regulatory approvals
5. Insurance: Include when insurance policies are linked to the original loan and need addressing
6. Debt Write-off: Include when part of the original debt is being written off as part of settlement
1. Schedule 1 - Original Loan Details: Details of the original loan agreement including date, amount, and key terms
2. Schedule 2 - Settlement Calculation: Detailed breakdown of the settlement amount calculation
3. Schedule 3 - Payment Schedule: If settlement involves installments, detailed payment dates and amounts
4. Schedule 4 - Security Details: List of all security interests to be released (if applicable)
5. Schedule 5 - Release Documents: Forms of release documents to be executed upon settlement
6. Appendix A - Original Loan Agreement: Copy of the original loan agreement being settled
7. Appendix B - Authorization Documents: Corporate authorizations or board resolutions approving settlement
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