Promissory Note

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A promissory note is a written promise to pay a specified sum of money at a stated time or on demand to a named person, usually with interest in addition to principal.

• Mortgage
• Amortization

Reviewed by Kootenai Title & Bonner Title Editorial Team · Last updated June 19, 2026
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