secured what does that mean in notes payable
Promissory Note: A written promise made and signed by a borrower that it will repay loan money it received. Also called a ânote.â Secured Promissory Note: A note in which the borrowerâs promise to pay a certain amount is backed up by certain specified property (called âcollateralâ). If the borrower does not repay, the lender can take the collateral. A lender is more protected under a secured note than under an unsecured note.