Borrowings: Four risks of being a loan guarantor
Borrowings: Four risks of being a loan guarantor Borrowings: Four risks of being a loan guarantor: Lenders insist on a guarantor where the primary borrower is applying for a loan amount that is higher than his eligibility with high default risk, has a Cibil score of less than 650, is of advanced age, or has a risky job profile. While each lender has different rules for a loan guarantor who has sufficient income to pay off the loan, one must be very cautious when standing as a guarantor, especially for larger amounts with a long tenure such as home loans or unsecured personal loans. In case of a default by the primary borrower or even co-borrowers, the lender will first liquidate the primary borrower’s assets to recover its money. If that does not happen, then the lender will send a notice to the guarantor to pay the outstanding loan. The guarantor must understand all the risks involved before signing the paper. He must regularly check the repayment records of the borrower, check the