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Employee Loan Agreement

An employee loan agreement is the binding contract between employer and employee once a staff loan is approved. It sets out the principal, interest, EMI schedule, salary deduction authority, what happens on resignation or termination, and default terms, so both sides have a clear written record.

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[Company Logo][Company Name]

EMPLOYEE LOAN AGREEMENT

Agreement No.:
[Reference Number]
Date:
[Date]
Place:
[City]

This Loan Agreement is made between [Company Name], having its office at [Company Address] (the Company), and [Employee Name], Employee ID [Employee ID], [Designation], residing at [Employee Address] (the Employee).

1. Loan

The Company agrees to lend the Employee ₹[Amount] (Rupees [Amount in Words]) for [Purpose], disbursed by bank transfer on [DD/MM/YYYY].

2. Interest

The loan is interest-free / carries simple interest at [Rate]% per annum on the reducing balance. Any perquisite tax arising will be handled through payroll as per law.

3. Repayment Schedule

EMI No.Salary MonthPrincipal (₹)Interest (₹)EMI (₹)Closing Balance (₹)
1[Month Year][Amount][Amount][Amount][Amount]
2[Month Year][Amount][Amount][Amount][Amount]
3[Month Year][Amount][Amount][Amount][Amount]
..................
[Last][Month Year][Amount][Amount][Amount]0

4. Salary Deduction Authority

The Employee irrevocably authorises the Company to deduct each EMI from monthly salary starting [Month Year], within the limits permitted by applicable wage law. If salary in a month is insufficient, the unrecovered EMI will be carried forward.

5. Prepayment

The Employee may prepay the outstanding balance in full or part at any time without penalty.

6. Separation from Employment

If employment ends for any reason before full repayment, the entire outstanding balance becomes payable on the Last Working Day. The Company may adjust it against the full and final settlement, and the Employee shall pay any remaining shortfall within [Number] days.

7. Default

If the Employee fails to repay amounts due, the Company may recover them through lawful means after giving written notice and an opportunity to respond.

8. General

  1. This agreement is governed by the laws of India; courts at [City] shall have jurisdiction.
  2. Any change to the schedule must be in writing signed by both parties.
  3. The Employee confirms having read and understood this agreement and received a copy.
For [Company Name]
[Authorised Signatory]
[Designation]
Employee
[Employee Name]
Date: [Date]
Witness 1
[Witness Name]
Witness 2
[Witness Name]

What this template includes

  • Parties, loan amount and purpose
  • Interest rate or interest-free clause
  • Repayment schedule table with EMI and balance
  • Salary deduction authority
  • Acceleration on exit with F&F recovery
  • Prepayment, default and governing law clauses

When to use it

  • After a loan application is approved and before disbursement
  • For larger loans such as housing or vehicle loans
  • When a salary advance will be recovered over several months
  • When restructuring an existing loan's EMI

How to customise this template

  1. 1Fill the schedule from your approval note
  2. 2Choose interest-free or insert the rate
  3. 3Add a guarantor clause if needed
  4. 4Execute on stamp paper of the value required in your state, if your adviser recommends it

HR tips

  • Give the employee a signed copy
  • Keep deductions within limits under applicable wage law
  • Update the schedule in writing if EMIs are paused or restructured
  • Check perquisite tax treatment of concessional loans with payroll

This agreement is a starting point. Review it against the Code on Wages and applicable deduction rules, state stamp duty requirements and your loan policy, with a legal adviser where needed.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a loan agreement needed for an employee loan?+

It is strongly recommended. A written agreement records the amount, schedule and deduction consent, reducing disputes if the employee leaves.

Can the company deduct loan EMIs from salary?+

Deductions for recovery of loans and advances are generally permitted under wage law within prescribed limits, with the employee's written authority.

What happens to the loan if the employee resigns?+

The agreement usually makes the balance immediately payable and allows recovery from the full and final settlement, with any shortfall paid by the employee.