An agency coupled with an interest will be created by a written agreement providing that A borrower will pledge securities to a lender and authorize the lender to sell the securities and apply the proceeds to the loan in the event of default. An employee is hired for a period of two years at $40,000 per annum plus 2% of net sales. A broker is to receive a 5% sales commission out of the proceeds of the sale of a parcel of land. An attorney is to receive 25% of a plaintiff's recovery for personal injuries