Document background
The Official Loan Agreement under Dutch law serves as the primary legal instrument for documenting and formalizing lending arrangements in the Netherlands. This document is essential when parties seek to establish a legally binding lending relationship, whether for corporate financing, asset acquisition, or other commercial purposes. The agreement must comply with the Dutch Civil Code (Burgerlijk Wetboek) and the Financial Supervision Act (Wet op het financieel toezicht), making it suitable for use by financial institutions, corporations, and private lenders. The Official Loan Agreement includes comprehensive provisions covering loan terms, security arrangements, representations and warranties, and enforcement mechanisms, all structured to ensure validity and enforceability under Dutch law. It is particularly relevant for transactions requiring formal documentation of debt obligations and can be adapted for various lending scenarios, from simple bilateral loans to complex syndicated facilities.
