Collateral documents include any documents granting a security interest in collateral by the borrower, parent or subsidiary in favor of the lender and all other documents required to be executed or delivered pursuant to those documents. Collateral documents do not include guaranties.
For example, companies X and Y enter a construction contract with X as the client and Y as the builder. Y then enters a collateral contract with Z, a materials supplier. If the materials are found defective, X may be able to sue Z even though they do not have a contract with one another.
Examples of collateral documents are a security agreement, guarantee and collateral agreement, pledge agreement, deposit account control agreement, securities account control agreement, mortgage, and UCC-1s.
7 Best Practices When Drafting Simple Agreements Start with a clear statement of purpose. Define key terms and definitions. Use clear and concise language. Include dispute resolution provisions. Consider the potential consequences of the breach. Include termination and renewal provisions. Use a standard contract template.
Suppose you agree to rent an apartment. The lease agreement you sign with the landlord is the main contract. However, your landlord promises to fix the toilet drainage. Therefore, this is the collateral contract.
How to write a letter of agreement Title the document. Add the title at the top of the document. List your personal information. Include the date. Add the recipient's personal information. Address the recipient. Write an introduction paragraph. Write your body. Conclude the letter.
Examples of collateral documents are a security agreement, guarantee and collateral agreement, pledge agreement, deposit account control agreement, securities account control agreement, mortgage, and UCC-1s.
Collateral form (plural collateral forms) (linguistics) A synonymous but not identical, coexisting form (variation) of a word, such as an accepted alternative spelling.