Things to consider before lending money to family or friends
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IF A family member or friend approaches you for a loan, there’s a good chance their credit record isn’t sound enough for them to be approved for a loan from the bank. Of course it might also be that they’ve found themselves in a temporary fix and do have the means to repay the loan.
Either way, you should read this before lending money to
